Hallmark "Star Wars A New Hope: Theater One-Sheet" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
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.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1772
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: 2004 / (C) 2004 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM / All rights reserved. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SPECIAL / LIGHTING / EFFECT / STAR / WARS / Christmas 2004 / Star Wars: A New Hope / Theater One-Sheet / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: Star Wars: A New Hope / Theater One-Sheet / Coming Soon! The year was 1977 and moviegoers were / eagerly waiting for their first Star Wars adventure. This / dramatic poster provided a tantalizing glimpse of a galaxy / far, far away. Soon the film would open to reveal an epic / adventure starring a beautiful princess, a brave warrior, / and a sinister man in a black mask... / At last the big day came. Theater lights dimmed, music / built to a crescendo, and those now famous words scrolled / across the screen: "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away..." / George Lucas had produced a masterpiece. / Special lighting effect: To see the full effect of the image on / the poster, attach the clip on the ornament directly to a lamp / socket on a miniature light string. No separate connector / cord is required. Instructions printed inside box. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. / Official Star Wars Website www.starwars.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI4074
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