Hallmark "Spider-Man" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4403
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
TM & (C) 2005 MARVEL / 2005 HMK. LIC.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / SPIDER-MAN / MARVEL / SPIDER-MAN [TM]/ decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
SPIDER-MAN [TM] / What happens when a nerdy science / student accidentally gets bitten by a / radioactive spider? Comic book / history! Reluctantly at first, a shy / Peter Parker uses his amazing agility / and extraordinary sensory powers / to launch a heroic fight against crime. / He learns along the way that "with / great power, there must also come / great responsibility." Introduced / in 1962, Spider-Man has won the / hearts of countless fans as he pits / himself against the most menacing / lineup of superhuman villains in the / comics universe. / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
MARVEL, Spider-Man and the distinctive likenesses thereof / are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with / permission. Copyright (C) 2005 Marvel Characters, Inc. / All rights reserved. This ornament is produced under / license from Marvel Characters, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6265
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