Hallmark "The Incredible Hulk" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2638

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MARVEL / COMICS / INCREDIBLE HULK(R) / The Incredible Hulk(R) on back of packaging: "Don't make me angry..." When confronted by danger, / mild-mannered physicist Dr. Bruce Banner's pulse / starts to race, triggering a startling transformation. / For when angered, Banner changes into the rampaging / behemoth known as the Hulk. First appearing n 1962, / the green-skinned goliath has stormed through / the pages of Marvel Comics' Incredible Hulk for more / than 35 years. Numerous animated series and an / impressive prime-time TV drama have helped make / the Hulk a household name. / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "The Incredible Hulk" Christmas Ornament, 1997