Hallmark "Star Wars Return of the Jedi: Luke Skywalker" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1799
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
(C) Lucasfilm, Ltd. / 2002 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / Christmas 2002 / LUKE SKYWALKER / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
LUKE SKYWALKER / Luke Skywalker's climatic confrontation with Darth Vader / in Return of the Jedi is not a fight he can win with his / lightsaber alone. His real struggle must take place within. / To lash out in hatred and destroy Darth Vader would be / to start down the path toward the dark side of the Force. / Unlike his father before him, Luke becomes master of his / own feelings, fulfilling a destiny worthy of a Jedi Knight. / Look for Darth Vader and the Death Star in the Keepsake / Ornament Collection this year at your Hallmark retailer. / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2002 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. / All rights reserved. Used under authorization. / Official Star Wars web site www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8206
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