Hallmark "Mr. Potato Head" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3680
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament: 2003 / MR. POTATO HEAD is a trademark / of Hasbro and is used with permission. / (C) 2003 Hasbro All Rights Reserved. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mr. / Potato / Head / Christmas 2003 / MR. POTATO HEAD TM / decoration des fetes WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD / May break into small parts on back of packaging: MR. POTATO HEAD TM / Did you know that the body of the original 1952 / MR. POTATO HEAD toy was an actual potato? / That's right! MR. POTATO HEAD was quite possibly / the first plaything that could later end up in a casserole. / In 1964, this spudly toy earned a super mod plastic / physique that made him less prone to sprouting eyes / of his own. Who says you can't play with your food? / Not MR. POTATO HEAD! / Bob Siedler / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: Licensed by: / Hasbro / Consumer / Products / HASBRO and its logos and MR. POTATO HEAD are trademarks / of Hasbro and are used with permission. (C) 2003 Hasbro / All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4277
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