Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Queen Amidala" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.2753

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / EPISODE 1 / Queen Amidala / Star Wars: Episode 1 on back of packaging: At last! In 1999, Star Wars: Episode 1 answers / the question that has intrigued moviegoers for / more than 20 years: What happened before the / original Star Wars trilogy in "the galaxy far, far / away." / The beautiful Queen Amidala is the recently / elected leader of the planet Naboo. She has the / grace, strength, wisdom, and courage of a great / ruler. And she will stop at nothing to save her / people from the invading Trade Federation. Her / royal gowns are an artist's masterpieces. This / Keepsake Ornament portrays the Queen as she / appears in the scene in the Theed Throne Room. / Look for the Keepsake Ornament featuring the / sleek Naboo starfighter at your Hallmark retailer / this year. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM / All rights reserved. / Used under authorization. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI4187 / www.hallmark.com
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