Hallmark "G.I. Joe Lunchbox Set" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Rodney Gentry of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.5504

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

lunchbox ornament, underside: (C) 2002 Hasbro, Inc. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. thermos ornament, underside: (C) 2002 Hasbro, Inc. / 2002 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / G.I.JOE [TM] / Lunchbox Set / set of two ornaments / ensemble de 2 decorations packaging, back: G.I. JOE [TM] / Lunchbox Set / G.I. JOE [TM] -- even the name suggests adventure! / No wonder legions of boys were proud to have / their hero carry their lunch to school. / At least five different G.I. JOE [TM] lunchboxes / have been produced. This set of Keepsake / Ornaments was inspired by the first design, / which appeared in 1967. The replica of the / lunchbox opens and closes. The second ornament / represents a coordinating drink container. It / can be displayed alongside the lunchbox or / placed inside -- just as it was when hot soup was a / noontime treat. / Licensed by: / Hasbro [R] / Consumer / Products / Rodney Gentry / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeanes enfants. / Pressed Tin and Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Not Actual Size / G.I. JOE is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. / (C) 2002 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8286
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