Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Princess Leia" Christmas Ornament, 1998

THF178321 / Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Princess Leia" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1727

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Princess Leia / STAR WARS / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the Star Wars Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / The beautiful Princess of Alderaan-the youngest senator in galactic history-hides a holographic message in a droid named R2-D2...and so begins the chain of events known as the epic Star Wars space adventure. Over time, Princess Leia will become a leader of the Rebel Alliance, fall in love, discover her true identity, and help establish a new Republic. / This series of Keepsake Ornaments features a different character from Star Wars each year. this year look for other Keepsake Ornaments to complement the series at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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