Hallmark "Gone With the Wind: Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler" Christmas Ornament, 2003

Summary

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

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Thailand 

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.3671

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: Scarlett O'Hara TM and Rhett Butler TM / Gone With the Wind / 2003 / TM Turner Entertainment Co. & The Stephens / Mitchell Trusts. (C) Turner Entertainment Co. (s03) / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / SCARLETT O'HARA TM / AND RHETT BUTLER TM / Gone With the Wind TM / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SCARLETT O'HARA TM / AND RHETT BUTLER TM / Gone With the Wind TM / When rumors fly of a kiss between Scarlett and / Ashley, Rhett is overcome with jealousy. That night, / he forces a reluctant Scarlett to appear at Ashley's / birthday party, looking forward to her humiliation. / Rhett is shocked when the ever-trusting and kind / Melanie welcomes Scarlett with true Southern / hospitality. Despite Melanie's compassion, Rhett / refuses to drop the issue and confronts his wife later / that night. Fiery words soon ignite hot passion as / Rhett sweeps Scarlett off her feet. / 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: WB / GONE WITH THE WIND, its characters and elements are / trademarks of Turner Entertainment Co. & The Stephens / Mitchell Trusts. (C) Turner Entertainment Co. / WB SHIELD: TM & (C) Warner Bros. / (s03) / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI4287

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