Hallmark "Superman" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad 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
2019.65.4952
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of comic book ornament:
No. 1 JUNE, 1938 / ACTION / COMICS / 10 c
on back of comic book ornament:
"It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman!" / ACTION COMICS IN 1938 / 1998 / (C) DC Comics 1998 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of Superman ornament:
S
on bottom of Superman ornament:
1998 / (C) DC Comics 1998 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Superman TM / COMMEMORATIVE EDITION ORNAMENT / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS
on back of packaging:
Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than / a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single / bound! TM Superman's never-ending battle for / justice has made him the world's most recognized / and respected hero. / This ornament set commemorates the Man of / Steel's incredible career and includes a reproduction / of his debut appearance in Action Comics #1. / Sculpted by Robert Chad / Miniature Ornament Set / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
SUPERMAN and all related characters, names and / indicia are trademarks of DC Comics (C) 1998. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4313
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