Hallmark "Batman: Calling the Caped Crusader" 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 Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5515
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back:
TM & (C) DC Comics. / (s02) / 2002 / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SPECIAL / LIGHTING EFFECT / Christmas 2002 / CALLING THE CAPED CRUSADER / Batman [TM] / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
CALLING THE CAPED CRUSADER / Batman [TM] / Glowing high above the Gotham City skyline, the / Bat-Signal once again summons superheroes, Batman / (the alias of billionaire Bruce Wayne) needs no / superhuman abilities. He relies instead on his / extraordinary strength, intelligence, and fantastic / gadgets to foil Gotham's notorious criminals. The / brave Caped Crusader made his first appearance in / the May 1939 edition of DETECTIVE COMICS #27. / To enjoy the full effect of the glowing Bat-Signal, / attach the clip on the ornament directly to a lamp / socket on a miniature light string. No separate / connector cord is required. Complete instructions / enclosed. / Robert Chad / 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 jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
WB / BATMAN, characters, names and all related indicia are / trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. / (s02) / www.dccomics.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI8856
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