Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Naboo Starfighter" 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 Chris Webb 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
2019.65.2754
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 / Naboo Starfighter / Star Wars: Episode 1
on back of packaging:
Long before the X-wing fighters faced the TIE fighters in / the original Star Wars trilogy, Naboo starfighters were engaged / in a fierce battle against the Trade Federation. / This ornament represents one lone Naboo starfighter, caught / in a malestrom of combat. Aboard were young Anakin / Skywalker and R2-D2, a brave and resourceful astromech droid. / All around them, Naboo pilots of Bravo Squadron were / attempting a nearly impossible mission: get through the field / of Trade Federation droid starfighters and immobilize the massive / droid control ship. / Look for the Keepsake Ornament featuring the beautiful / and courageous Queen Amidala of Naboo at your Hallmark / retailer this year. / Sculpted by / Chris Webb / 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 China QXI7613 / www.hallmark.com
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