Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Han Solo" Christmas Ornament, 1999

THF178326 / Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Han Solo" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.1729

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Han Solo / Star Wars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Star Wars Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Starship pilot Han Solo is a smuggler, pirate and hero to the Rebel Alliance. He's an adventurer who's willing to take enormous risks and bet everything on the outcome. Fortunately, he's also incredibly luck, except for that little incident in the carbonite-freezing chamber. / This series portrays a differnt Star Wars character each year. This year other Keepsake Ornaments feature Chewbacca the Wookiee, the incomparable Max Rebo Band, and Darth Vader's TIE fighter. / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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