Hallmark "Star Wars: The Vehicles of Star Wars" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.1720

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Vehicles of Star Wars / Set of 3 Ornaments on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / This set of Keepsake Miniature Ornaments depicts the All Terrain Armored Transport (AT-AT) or "walker" (dated "96") from the motion picture The Empire Strikes Back, as well as an X-wing fighter and TIE fighter--both introduced in the movie Star Wars. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) 1996 Lucasfilm Ltd. / All Rights Reserved. Used Under Authorization. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4024