Hallmark "Spider-Man" Christmas Ornament, 2004
THF177167 / Hallmark "Spider-Man" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2004
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.210
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SPIDER-MAN 2 / MARVEL / Christmas 2004 / SPIDER-MAN / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
SPIDER-MAN / Your friendly neighborhood SPIDER-MAN is back in action with more adrenaline-pumping, high-rise thriills in his 2004 movie adventure. SPIDER-MAN pits his web-slinging superpowers against the diabolical Dr. Otto Octavius. But the multi-tentacled "Doc Ock" is only part of Spidey's problems. Our hero's mild-mannered alter ego, Peter Parker, is faced with a decision that could break even a super crime fighter's heart. Do the responisibilities that come with his great power mean he must forever sacrifice true love? / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2004.
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