Hallmark "Batman: The Bat-Signal" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad and Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5394
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: TM & (C) DC Comics. / (s06) / 2006 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXI6153 on front of packaging: Magic / Features Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / The Bat-Signal TM / Batman TM / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: The Bat-Signal TM / Batman TM / In the final hours of night, high above the Gotham City / skyline, a single beam of light sweeps silently through the / clouds. Somewhere in the darkened city below, citizens / are in danger. From the windows of his office at police / headquarters, Commissioner Gordon scans the streets, / nervously awaiting an answer to his urgent appeal for / help. Summoned once again by the ominous call of the / Bat-Signal, the Guardian of Gotham City emerges from / the shadows, ready to battle any evil villain who dares / threaten the innocent. / Press the button on the ornament to see / the Bat-Signal light up the skies. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: WB TM/MC & (C) DC Comics. / WB SHIELD: TM/MC & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s06) / www.dccomics.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6153
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