Hallmark "Superman: Superbaby!" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6574

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Metal
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: S TM on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DC TM / Superbaby! / Superman TM / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Superbaby! / Superman TM / Who has surprising powers / of personality and style? / Who wins hearts with the force / of one amazing little smile? / Who's totally adorable / and sweet without a doubt? / No way to hide it, Superbaby! / It's you! The secret's out! / 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 and fabric - dated 2008 on right side of packaging: WB / TM & (C) DC Comics / WB SHIELD: TM and (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s08) / www.dccomics.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6294
Hallmark "Superman: Superbaby!" Christmas Ornament, 2008