Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Darth Vader" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Motion pictures (Visual works)
Vader, Darth (Fictitious character)
Star wars, a new hope (Motion picture)
Empire strikes back (Motion picture)
Return of the Jedi (Motion picture)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1774
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. / 2002 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 6 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / Christmas 2002 / DARTH VADER / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: DARTH VADER / Clad in black armor and an ominous mask, Darth Vader / symbolizes all the darkness and repression of the Emperor's / New Order. Born Anakin Skywalker and trained to be a / Jedi Knight, Darth Vader eventually chooses to follow the / dark side of the Force. As Luke Skywalker's nemesis, he is / more dangerous than any other opponent, since he seeks / not to kill the young Jedi but to lure him down the same / dark path that he himself has chosen. / Look for Luke Skywalker and the Death Star in the / Keepsake Ornament Collection this year at your / Hallmark retailer. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Sixth in the Series. / Look for 6 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2002 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. / Official Star Wars web site www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8136
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