Hallmark "Where the Wild Things Are" 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 Sharon Visker 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
2019.65.6581
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2008 / (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s08) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE / Where The Wild Things Are / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Where The Wild Things Are / What happens when a little boy in a wolf suit is sent / to his room for "makng mischief"? He is magically / transported to the place known as "Where the Wild / Things Are" in this classic children's tale by Maurice / Sendak. First published in 1963, and now a feature / film as well, the story follows the adventures of Max / and his vivid imagination. In this well-known scene, / Max is crowned "king of all wild things" and is about / to join his fellow creatures in a "wild rumpus." / Sharon Visker / 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: WB / WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE and all related characters and elements are / (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s08) / www.warnerbros.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4254
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