Hallmark "Marvel: A New Breed of Super Heroes" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Lane Feuer 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
2019.65.6842
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of Iron Man, The Thing, The Incredible Hulk, Wolverine and Captain America ornaments:
MARVEL TM / Super Hero(es) is a co-owned / registered trademark. / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on bottom of Spider-Man ornament:
2006 / MARVEL TM / Super Hero(es) is a co-owned / registered trademark. / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / MARVEL / HEROES / A New Breed of SUPER HEROES / 6 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 6 DECORATIONS DES FETES
on back of packaging:
A New Breed of SUPER HEROES / In the early 1960s, Marvel revolutionized the comic book industry with unique / characters and fantastic stories. Over four decades later, its legendary band of / heroes remains as popular as ever. Unlike the always attractive, ultra-adjusted, / practically perfect super heroes from other comic books, Marvel characters are / known and loved for their many personality flaws and their often monstrous / appearance. Despite their obvious challenges, these unlikely heroes consistently / rise to the task of protecting the innocent--ultimately winning the day and a / special place in our hearts. / This unique Keepsake Ornament set features six of Marvel's most famous / heroes--Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Thing, Iron Man, Captain / America, and Wolverine. / Snap together the bases of the six ornaments to form one / hexagon base. This can be hung on your Christmas tree / or displayed on a flat surface. Complete instructions are / included inside box. / 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 packaging:
MARVEL, Marvel Heroes and the distinctive likenesses / thereof are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and / are used with permission. Copyright (C) 2006 Marvel / Characters, Inc. All rights reserved. www.marvel.com / Licensed by Marvel Characters, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM2233
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