Hallmark "G.I. Joe, Action Soldier 35th Anniversary" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Ken Crow of 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
2019.65.2752
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / G.I. Joe, Action Soldier / 35th Anniversary
on back of packaging:
Generations of would-be generals and commanders arranged / small-scale soldiers in battlefield formations. Then G.I. Joe / charged onto the scene and changed the whole concept of / "playing soldier." He was the first real action figure you could / identify with-standing almost a foot tall and outfitted with / a regulation-style uniform and dog tags. / This Keepsake Ornament salutes the original G.I. Joe, / "America's Moveable Fighting Man." Issue in 1964 and / based on frontline heroes of World War II, he was one of four / action figures representing branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. / Look for two authenticating marks: a slight scar on the face / and an inverted thumbnail on the right hand. / Sculpted by / Ken Crow / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
G.I. Joe is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. / (C) 1999 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6537
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