Hallmark "STAR TREK Deep Space Nine: Space Station Deep Space 9" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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

2001

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Norton, Lynn 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Lynn Norton of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1759

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of base: STAR TREK / DEEP SPACE NINE TM on bottom of base: TM & (C) 2001 Par. Pic. / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Sound and Lights / Battery-Operated / STAR TREK / DEEP SPACE NINE / Space Station Deep Space 9 / STAR TREK: Deep Space Nine / ORNAMENT WITH DISPLAY BASE / DECORATION DES FETES ET SOCLE D'APPUI on back of packaging: ORNAMENT WITH DISPLAY BASE / Strategically located near a wormhole-passage to a distant quadrant of the galaxy, Deep / Space Nine is Starfleet's most remote and exciting outpost. Captain Benjamin Sisko / oversaw the restoration of the abandoned space station and became its commander, leading / his crew through episodes of exploration, mysticism, war, and political intrigue. / When this Keepsake Ornament is plugged into its special display base, you can hear / Captain Sisko's farewell toast: "To the best crew a Captain ever had: No matter what / the future holds, no matter how far we travel...a part of us will always remain here, / on Deep Space Nine." Lights on the ornament will glow while the Captain is speaking. / Requires two 1.5V AAA batteries (included). / Complete instructions enclosed. / This Keepsake Ornament is even more impressive when displayed with three famous / starships. Look for the specially sized set of "Starfleet Legends" miniature ornaments--- / including the U.S.S. Voyager TM, the U.S.S. Defiant TM, and the U.S.S. Enterprise TM NCC- / 1701-E--at your Hallmark store. / Sculpted by / Lynn Norton / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeaunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Stardated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) 2001 Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6065

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