Hallmark "Star Trek the Next Generation: Commander Data" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogersfor Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2632

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR TREK (TM) / Commander Data (TM) / STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION (TM) on back of packaging: COMMANDER DATA(TM) / Born: Omicron Theta Colony. / Graduate: Starfleet Academy / Rank: Lt. Commander of the 24th-century starship, / the U.S.S. Enterprise. / Famous Words: "I am superior, Sir, in many ways, but I would / gladly give it up to be human." / An android created by Dr. Noonien Soong, Data has been / declared a "free, independent, and autonomous life-form" / by the United Federation of Planets. His efforts to become / human include acquiring a pet cat, which he named "Spot," / and trying his hand at humor ("a difficult concept"). / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Stardated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Star Trek the Next Generation: Commander Data" Christmas Ornament, 1997