Hallmark "STAR WARS" Spring Ornament, 1998
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Artifact Overview
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Holiday ornament
Date Made
1997
Subject Date
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.5728
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front and back of ornament:
STAR WARS TM
on bottom of ornament:
1998 / TM & (C) 1997 / Lucasfilm Ltd. / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR WARS TM
on back of packaging:
From the time the first Star Wars space adventure exploded / onto the movie screen, everyone wanted to be part of the / futuristic world of Luke Skywalker. Carrying a lunch box featuring / characters and scenes from "a galaxy far, far away...." was one / of the most prized ways to show your loyalty. / Just for fun, this ornament opens and closes like a book. It's sure / to bring back memories of many exciting lunch hours spent / with other Star Wars fans. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Pressed Tin - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
TM & (C) 1997 Lucasfilm Ltd. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8406
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