Hallmark "The Grinch's Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 1987

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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

1987

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.

Object ID

2019.65.180

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

around bottom of ornament: A very merry wish for a merry, merry Christmas! on front of packaging: DR. SEUSS / The Grinch's Christmas / Glass Ornament on proper left and right sides of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: This special Keepsake Ornament brings you the Grinch and the Whos of Whoville / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 1957, 1985 Dr. Seuss / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in U.S.A. / U.S. Pat No. 4,483,890 / QX278-3