Hallmark "Superman: Quick-Change Artist" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Lane Feuer of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6173

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: TELEPHONE ornament, underside: TM & (C) 2007 DC Comics. / (s07) / 2007 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / S [TM] / Quick-Change Artist / Superman [TM] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Quick-Change Artist / Superman [TM] / Rocketed to Earth from the doomed Planet Krypton, the infant Kal-El [TM] was / spared his world's utter annihilation through the timely intervention and sacrifice, / of his loving parents, the scientist Jor-El and his beloved mate, Lara. A kindly couple / Jonathon and Marion Kent, raised the Kryptonian orphan as their only son, Clark, / and instilled in him the small-town virtues of honesty and integrity. Under the rays / of Earth's yellow sun, young Clark Kent grew strong, developing a phenomenal / array of super powers. / After graduating from high school, Clark left the little town of Smallville to begin / a seven-year exploration of the globe. Eager to find some purpose for his amazing / abilities, he searched for a suitably heroic role in life. In time, he found his way to / Metropolis, where a crashing space-plane forced Clark to reveal the existence of / Superman to the world. One of the plane's passengers, reporter Lois Lane, gave / him his name and would later inspire Clark to study journalism and pursue his / own career at The Daily Planet. / Clad in blue, red, and yellow in his secret identity / as the Man of Steel, the Last Son of Krypton now / fights a Never-ending battle for Truth, Justice, and / the American Way! / When Clark Kent's door closes, he emerges as / Superman on the other side of the phone booth. / Lane Feuer / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2007 packaging, underside: WB / TM & (C) DC Comics. / WB SHIELD: TM & [C] Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s07) / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI4189