Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Anakin Skywalker" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
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)
Skywalker, Anakin (Fictitious character)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1764
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / EPISODE I / Anakin Skywalker / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: For nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, / electronics and mechanics are second / nature. The only known human who / can pilot a Podracer--a small cockpit / with two high-powered engines--he's / even built his own custom Podracer. / Befriended on the planet Tatooine / by Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin / is a slave who dreams of being free and / training to be a Jedi. Qui-Gon, who / senses that the boy is strong with the / Force, arranges for him to enter the / spectacular Boonta Classic Podrace. / Though nearly overcome by the vicious / alien Podracer Sebulba, Anakin triumphs-- / winning the race and his freedom. With / Qui-Gon's help, Anakin is on his way to / Jedi training. / No one, not even the precocious Anakin, / could foresee that his destiny is to change / the galaxy--as Darth Vader. / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeaunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Used under authorization. / www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX6942
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