Hallmark "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Stealing the Feast" 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 Anita Marra Rogers 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
2019.65.6585
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: GENERAL / GW / WHO-LECTRIC on bottom of ornament: TM & (C) 1957 Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. / All Rights Reserved / 2008 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QHC4041 on front of packaging: Magic / Light and Sound / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dr. Seuss (R) / Stealing the Feast / Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! TM / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Stealing the Feast / Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! TM / Who steals the roast beast? / The last can of Who-hash? / Who stuffs the whole feast / In his un-festive stash? / It's the Grinch, here to ruin / The Whos' Christmas bash! / But tomorrow, he'll learn, / As the Whos sing their song, / That what's left is all right / And what's theft is all wrong... / 'Cause at Christmastime, / Even a Grinch can belong! / Press the button on the back of the ornament / to turn the light on and hear a clip from the / classic song "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / 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 & 1957 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved. / COMPOSITION "YOU'RE A MEAN ONE, MR. GRINCH" / WRITER(S): THEODOR S. GEISEL and ALBERT HAGUE / PUBLISHER(S): Used by Permission of EMI ROBBINS INC., / DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES. All rights reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QHC4041
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