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

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

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
Hallmark "Star Wars Return of the Jedi: Luke Skywalker" Christmas Ornament, 2002