Hallmark "Star Wars: Chewbacca" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
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 China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1728
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Chewbacca / Star Wars on back of packaging: Chewbacca speaks with growls, but when he's holding a Wookiee bowcaster, there's no mistaking the message! Chewie is strong, intelligent, and fiercely loyal to Han Solo--who once saved his life. As copilot of the Millennium Falcon, Chewie has plenty of opportunity to prove his loyalty. / Look for his friend Han Solo, as well as the Max Rebo Band and Darth Vader's TIE fighter, in the Keepsake Ornament Collection at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by Dill Rhodus / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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