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

Creator Notes

Designed by Ken Crow of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "G.I. Joe Action Pilot" Christmas Ornament, 2000