Hallmark "Star Wars Attack of the Clones: Padme Amidala" Christmas Ornament, 2003

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2003

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Sri Lanka 

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1755

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on proper right side of ornament: (C)2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM / All rights reserved. on back of ornament: 2003 / HMK LIC. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / Christmas 2003 / PADME AMIDALA / Star Wars: Attack of the Clones / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: PADME AMIDALA / Star Wars: Attack of the Clones / Powerful and outspoken, Padme Amidala has / selflessly served the people of Naboo as both / Queen and Galactic Senator. Now attempts on / her life reunite her with a most unexpected / bodyguard--Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker. / Soon the diplomat finds herself engaging in the / first battle of the Clone Wars as well as fighting / forbidden feelings of love for Anakin. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments featuring / characters from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones / at your Hallmark retailer this year. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. / Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973-2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Offical Star Wars Website www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXI8339

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