Hallmark "Star Wars Episode I: Qui-Gon Jinn" Christmas Ornament, 2000

Summary

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

2000

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Andrews, Patricia 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1773

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2000 / (C) Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM / All rights reserved / Used under / authorization / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / STAR / WARS / EPISODE I / Qui-Gon Jinn / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: In Star Wars: Episode I, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn / is a patient mentor to his Jedi apprentice, young / Obi-Wan Kenobi. When Qui-Gon is attacked by the / mysterious Darth Maul on Tatooine, he defends / himself and escapes to warn the Jedi Council that the / evil Sith have returned. Qui-Gon also sees potential / in young Anakin Skywalker, and brings him to / Coruscant for Jedi training. In a dramatic lightsaber / duel, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan battle with Darth Maul / in the Theed generator complex. It proves to be a day / of destiny for all involved. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments featuring / memorable Star Wars characters and vehicles at / your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 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 China QXI6741

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