Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Green Eggs and Ham" Christmas Ornament, 2002
THF177593 / Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Green Eggs and Ham" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.88
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dr. Seuss / GREEN EGGS AND HAM / Dr. Seuss Books / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
GREEN EGGS AND HAM / Dr. Seuss Books / On page after page, in phrase after phrase in the delightful Dr. Seuss story Green Eggs and Ham, the very persistent Sam-I-am implores his friend to try the colorful concoction. His friend resists-to the very end-with memorable rhymes including: "I would not eat green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am...I would not, could not in a tree. Not in a car! You let me be." / The car featured in this Keepsake Ornament appears in scenes in the book no less than eleven times. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourth in the Series. / Look for 4 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / [...] / Handcrafted and Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2002
on bottom of packaging:
TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8083
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