Hallmark "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: A Smile Most Unpleasant" 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 Nello Williams 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
2019.65.6584
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) 2008 Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. / All Rights Reserved / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dr. Seuss (R) / A Smile Most Unpleasant / Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! TM / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Smile Most Unpleasant / Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! TM / The Grinch slinks through Who-ville, / his smile most unpleasant, / His plan, to stop Christmas / by taking each present. / But Who-ville has something / the Grinch cannot steal-- / the pure, joyful spirit that makes Christmas real. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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: TM & (C) 2008 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI7031
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