Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Battle of Naboo" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2001

THF359754 / Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Battle of Naboo" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2001
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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

2001

Creator Notes

Starfighter ornaments designed by Chris Webb and Droid Control Ship designed by Dill Rhodus, both of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5015

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of starfighter ornaments: (C) LFL / HMK. on bottom of Droid Control ship ornament: 2001 (C) LFL HMK. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / Battle of Naboo / DECORATIONS DES FETES / 3 ORNAMENTS 3 DECORATIONS on back of packaging: The elegant Naboo starfighter battles / the Trade Federation droid starfighter / in an attempt to attack the Droid / Control Ship. These vehicles of / Star Wars: Episode I TM are as vividly / defined as the characters they trans- / port. / Starfighters sculpted by Chris Webb / Droid Control Ship / sculpted by Dill Rhodus / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on right side of packaging: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Used under authorization. / www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM5212 on top of packaging: Hallmark