Hallmark "Star Wars Series: R2-D2 and Jawa" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Kristina Kline of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1714

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2007 / (C) 2007 Lucasfilm Ltd. / & TM / All rights reserved / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 11 on front of packaging: SERIES / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / STAR WARS / R2-D2 and Jawa / Star Wars: A New Hope / STAR WARS 3D / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: R2-D2 and Jawa / Star Wars: A New Hope / Determined to deliver stolen data tapes for the Death Star to Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2 ventures deep into a rocky canyon on Tatooine. Detecting numberous life-forms in the area, the headstrong droid proceeds cautiously until a hooded creature springs from the shadows and takes aim with a blaster. Soon R2-D2 is fitted with a restraining bolt by his Jawa captors and taken aboard their massive transport. Now only the Force can help him resume his quest for the reclusive Jedi Master. / Kristina Kline / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eleventh in the Series. Look for 11 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8 / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement.Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2007 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Official Star Wars Website www.starwars.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX4797