Hallmark "The Fastest Man Alive" 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6693

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, back: TM & (C) DC Comics. / (S09) / 2009 / [TM] / HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DC / The FLASH / The Fastest Man Alive / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: The Fastest Man Alive / When a freak accident doused young Wally / West with lightning-charged chemicals, he / gained amazing powers of super speed. Faster / than the eye could follow, able to vibrate / through walls, Wally hit the crime-fighting / scene as Kid Flash. After his uncle, Barry Allen, / the greatest speedster of all, was slain in the / line of duty, Wally took over as the new Flash. / It wasn't long before he surpassed even his / uncle's achievements. Clad in crimson and / gold, he is living proof that justice is swift. / Countless criminals have learned to rue the / words: "My name is Wally West. I'm the / fastest man alive. I'm The Flash." / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: TM & (C) DC Comics. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s09) / www.dccomics.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1015
Hallmark "The Fastest Man Alive" Christmas Ornament, 2009