Hallmark "The Flash" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2749
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Flash
on back of packaging:
Police scientist Barry Allen became The Flash-the / Fastest Man Alive-by accident. When lightning struck / his lab, he was splashed with a combination of chemicals / and transformed into the legendary Scarlet Speedster! / The Flash became such a popular super hero that DC / Comics gave him his own title in 1956. The Flash also / appeared with other super heroes including Superman / and Batman in Justice League of America. In 1990, / The Flash was introduced to TV viewers in a series noted / for spectacular special effects. / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Superman, Batman, The Flash and all related characters, / names and indicia are trademarks of DC Comics (C) 1998. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6469
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