Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Keywords
Seuss, Dr. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2367
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of brochure: New From Hallmark! / Hallmark / The / Dr. Seuss / Collection / From there to here, / from here to there, / funny things are everywhere! But none / are as distinctive as those from Dr. Seuss! / Available Fall 2000 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish / Dr. Seuss Books / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the Dr. Seuss Books Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / From there to here, from here to there, funny fish / are everywhere! / One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish / (1960) introduces the beginning reader to fish of all / colors, ages, and moods. When asked the question of why / such variety, the beloved children's author, Dr. Seuss, / gives a bit of advice--"I do not know. Go ask your dad." / Second in the fanciful series of ornaments based on / the Dr. Seuss characters, One Fist Two Fish Red Fish / Blue Fish is a catch any Dr. Seuss fan would be proud to hang on a tree. / Sculpted by / Nello Williams / 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: TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6781
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