Hallmark "Marvel Comics: Spider-Man" Christmas Ornament, 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 Robert Chad for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2246

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MARVEL / COMICS TM / Spider-Man TM on back of packaging: Handcrafted / Sculpted by Robert Chad / Since his first appearance more than 30 years / ago, generations of fans have thrilled to the amazing / adventures of Marvel Comics' SPIDER-MAN TM. Now, / with a top-rated animated series web-slinging across / the airwaves, an all-new generation is discovering the / astounding saga of Peter Parker, a student transformed / into a Super Hero by the bite of a radioactive spider. / This Keepsake Ornament depicts the spectacular / SPIDER-MAN TM in a dynamic action pose. Be sure to use the two "web-lines" when placing him on your tree. / MARVEL / COMICS TM on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Marvel Comics: Spider-Man" Christmas Ornament, 1996