Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Jar Jar Binks" 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 Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Keywords
Motion pictures (Visual works)
Binks, Jar Jar (Fictitious character)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1766
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM All rights / reserved. Used under authorization. / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / EPISODE I / Jar Jar Binks / Star Wars: Episode I / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Jar Jar Binks is a kind-hearted, helpful / but very clumsy Gungan from the planet / Naboo. Banished from the underwater city / of Otoh Gunga after a "little bitty axadente" / Jar Jar finds himself caught up in Jedi Master / Qui-Gon Jinn's quest to liberate Naboo from / the sinister Trade Federation's invading armies. / Through their many adventures, Jar Jar / discovers his own capacity for courage and / honor. He returns home a hero, leading the / Gungan forces against the Trade Federation's / fearsome droid army. / Look for other STAR WARS favorites, / including young Anakin Skywalker and / R2-D2, in the Keepsake Ornament collection / at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / Dill Rhodus / 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 QX6882
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