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

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

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