Hallmark "Batman: The Dark Knight" Christmas Ornament, 2008

THF361217 / Hallmark "Batman: The Dark Knight" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.4090

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) DC Comics / (s08) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Magic / Features Motion / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DC / THE DARK KNIGHT / The Dark Knight / Batman / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: The Dark Knight / Batman / High above a sleeping Gotham, the Dark Knight ascends to / the rooftops with the help of his trusty Bat Rope. Spurred / on by a thirst for justice and an unending desire to see the / city's worst supervillains behind bars, Batman is ever vigilant / and always on the go. Whether he's speeding through the city / streets on his Bat Pod or scaling the tallest skyscrapers...if / the Dark Knight's on the move, the bad guys better beware! / Gently pull the Dark Knight downward, / and release to watch him slowly climb / back up again. / Katrina Bricker / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) DC Comics / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s08) / www.dccomics.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI4161