Hallmark "Star Wars: C-3PO and R2-D2" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4922
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on left side of C-3PO ornament:
HMK.
on back of C-3PO ornament:
(C) 1997 LFL.
on bottom of R2-D2 ornament:
(C) 1997 LFL. / Hmk. Cds. / 1997
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / C-3PO TM and R2-D2 TM - Star Wars / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS
on back of packaging:
They're the best-known team of droids in / the Rebel Alliance! A talented interpreter, / Threepio is the fuss, "Do-be-careful" droid, / while the inventive astromech Artoo is / feisty and fearless. / Miniature / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
TM and (C) 1997 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved. / Used Under Authorization. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI4265
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