Hallmark "G.I. Joe Action Pilot" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of 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
2019.65.1940
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
G.I. JOE
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / G.I. Joe Action Pilot / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
G.I. Joe-the first real action figure you could / identify with-joined the space program in 1967. / This Keepsake Ornament show the Action Pilot / outfitted with essential items from the original set: / a space suit with flag insignia, dog tags, helmet, / space boots, space gloves, chest pack, and tether / cord. G.I. Joe even has a space camera! / To see the astronaut at work in space, suspend / this ornament from a branch on your tree or from / a mantel or bookshelf. Look closely and you'll find / an authenticating mark: a slight scar on the face. / Sculpted by / Ken Crow / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
G.I. Joe is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. / (C) 2000 Hasbro Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6734
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