Hallmark "Batman: The Villain Database" 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 Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6174

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: TM & (C) 2007 DC Comics. / (s07) / 2007 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Motion / [Batman logo] [TM] / The Villain Database / Batman [TM] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: The Villain Database / Batman [TM] / Deep in the Batcave, the Caped Crusader consults / his computer in his never-ending quest to thwart / the diabolical schemes of evildoers. A dependable / depository of despicable deeds, his computer is a key / technological ally in the fight against crime in Gotham / City. By tracking and cross-referencing the movements / of Gotham's criminals on-line, Batman manages to / stay one step ahead. / Push button on side of console-- / each push will reveal a new villain's face. / 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: DC / 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 Sri Lanka / QXI4107
Hallmark "Batman: The Villain Database" Christmas Ornament, 2007