Hallmark "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Invisibility Cloak" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1745

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2002 / Hallmark Cards Inc. / HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related / indicia are trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. / (s02) on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Harry / Potter / Christmas 2002 / THE INVISIBILITY CLOAK / Harry Potter(TM) and the Sorcerer's Stone / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: THE INVISIBILITY CLOAK / Harry Potter(TM) and the Sorcerer's Stone / When Harry Potter opened the mysterious / Christmas present, something fluid and silvery / gray went slithering to the floor where it lay / in gleaming folds. / "It's an invisibility cloak!" said Ron, a look of / awe on his face. "I'm sure it is--try it on!" / Harry put on the cloak and looked down to / see that his feet had disappeared. A shiver ran / down Harry's spine as he realized that with this / cloak--once worn by his father--the dangers / of Hogwarts(TM) could be overcome and its / secrets could be revealed...even the secret of / The Sorcerer's Stone(TM). / Robert Chad / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 on bottom of packaging: WB / HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related / indicia are trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. / Harry Potter Publishing Rights (C) J.K. Rowling. (s02) / www.harrypotter.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8663
Hallmark "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The Invisibility Cloak" Christmas Ornament, 2002