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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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