Hallmark "Superman: The Man of Steel" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5392

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2006 / TM & (C) DC Comics, / (s06) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front and back of ornament: DAILY / PLANET on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / S / The Man of Steel TM / Superman TM / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: The Man of Steel TM / Superman TM / Since Superman's Action Comics debut, he has / evolved into a beloved American icon. While his / powers of flight, speed, and superhuman senses fuel / his amazing feats, it is Superman's acute morality and / compassion for his adopted planet Earth that establish / him as a hero for the ages. Here the Man of Steel soars / over the Daily Planet building, where he maintains his / secret human identity as mild-mannered reporter / Clark Kent. Whenever his super powers are needed, / he leaps into action as Superman, vanquishing evil / and defending the good citizens of Metropolis. / 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 2006 on bottom of the packaging: DC TM WB / TM & (C) DC Comics. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainement Inc. / (s06) / www.dccomics.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6323
Hallmark "Superman: The Man of Steel" Christmas Ornament, 2006