Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Han Solo" 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 Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Motion pictures (Visual works)
Solo, Han (Fictitious character)
Star wars, a new hope (Motion picture)
Empire strikes back (Motion picture)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1729
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Han Solo / Star Wars / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the Star Wars Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / Starship pilot Han Solo is a smuggler, pirate and hero to the Rebel Alliance. He's an adventurer who's willing to take enormous risks and bet everything on the outcome. Fortunately, he's also incredibly luck, except for that little incident in the carbonite-freezing chamber. / This series portrays a differnt Star Wars character each year. This year other Keepsake Ornaments feature Chewbacca the Wookiee, the incomparable Max Rebo Band, and Darth Vader's TIE fighter. / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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