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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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