Hallmark "Star Wars Series: Emperor Palpatine" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Kristina Kline-Gaughran Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Motion pictures (Visual works)
Palpatine, Emperor (Fictitious character)
Return of the Jedi (Motion picture)
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4110
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM / All rights reserved. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / STAR / WARS / Emperor Palpatine / Star Wars: Return of the Jedi TM / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Emperor Palpatine / Star Wars: Return of the Jedi TM / "Welcome, young Skywalker. I've been expecting you." / Secluded in the shadows of his throne room on the / second Death Star, the Emperor greets the last remnant / of the Jedi. With Luke's arrival, he can set in motion his / most diabolical plan to date--an elaborate trap high / above the forest moon of Endor that will crush the / Rebellion and force the young Jedi Knight to convert or / be destroyed. His face horribly disfigured, the Emperor / is the embodiment of absolute evil, drawing strength / and sustenance from the deepest wells of the dark side / of the Force. / Kristina Kline-Gaughran / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Twelfth in the Series. Look for 12 on this ornament. / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM / All rights reserved. / Official Star Wars Website www.starwars.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX4001
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