Hallmark "Star Trek the Next Generation: Commander Data" Christmas Ornament, 1997
THF184377 / 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogersfor 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
2019.65.2632
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
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