Hallmark "Captain America" Christmas Ornament, 2009
THF358193 / Hallmark "Captain America" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers 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
2019.65.6690
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2009 TM & (C) 2009 MARVEL Used under license from MARVEL. / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / 70 / YEARS / Of / MARVEL / COMICS / Captain America [TM] / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Captain America [TM] / At the height of WWII, a brave but frail / Steve Rogers volunteered for the top secret / "Operation Rebirth," a dangerous Army / experiment to create a Super-Soldier. After / being injected with an experimental serum, / Steve was transformed into the pinnacle / of human perfection: Captain America. / Outfitted in patriotic red, white, and blue, / and armed with superior strength, speed, / smarts, and his indestrucible shield, / Captain America heroically dedicated his / life to defending the innocent and fighting / the enemies of freedom. Since his first / appearance in 1941, the courageous and / noble Captain America has stood tall as / Marvel Comics' enduring symbol of / American liberty and justice. / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009
packaging, underside:
MARVEL, Marvel Heroes and the distinctive likenesses thereof / are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc., and are used with permission. / Copyright (C) 2009 Marvel Characters, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.marvel.com / Licensed by Marvel Characters B.V. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4379
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