Hallmark "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Platform 9 3/4" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad 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
2019.65.1791
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
HOGWARTS / EXPRESS / 5972 / HP
on back of ornament:
TM & (C) Warner Bros. / (s03) / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Harry Potter / SPECIAL / LIGHTING / EFFECT / Christmas 2003 / PLATFORM 9 3/4 / Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
PLATFORM 9 3/4 / Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets / This time last year at King's Cross Station, Harry Potter / pushed his trolley toward the barrier between platforms / nine and ten, closing his eyes and bracing himself for the / crash. But the crash didn't come. Instead, Harry found himself on Platform 9 3/4, ready to board the Hogwarts / Express with a great mob of older children. / Now, returning to Hogwarts after summer vacation, / Harry once again stands with his owl, Hedwig, before / the barrier. It's almost eleven o'clock. In a moment, / he'll be on Platform 9 3/4. After all, what could possibly / go wrong? / Special lighting effect: Attach the clip, which is located / on the back of the ornament, directly to a lamp socket / on a standard miniature light string. No separate connector / cord is required. Complete instructions enclosed. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973-2003
on bottom of packaging:
WB / HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia / are trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. / Harry Potter Publishing Rights (C) J.K. Rowling. / (s03) / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4279
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