Hallmark "Superman: Commemorative Edition" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.199
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
SUPERMAN
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SUPERMAN / Superman / COMMEMORATIVE EDITION
on back of packaging:
The original Super Hero, the Man of Steel can fly, leap tall buildings in a single bound, and stop speeding trains. Bullets bounce off his chest, and his X-ray vision is a valuable aid in the never-ending battle for Truth, Justice, and the American Way. / This nostalgic design, inspired by early Superman comic book covers, commemorates the first appearance of Superman in DC's ACTION COMICS No. 1 (June 1938). Just for fun, the ornament opens and closes. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973-1998
on bottom of packaging:
SUPERMAN and all related characters, names and indicia are trademarks of DC Comics (C) 1998 / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX6423
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