Hallmark "DreamWorks Shrek: Shrek and Donkey" Christmas Ornament, 2003
THF177246 / Hallmark "DreamWorks Shrek: Shrek and Donkey" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.207
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SHREK / Christmas 2003 / SHREK AND DONKEY / DREAMWORKS SHREK / set of 2 ornaments
on back of packaging:
SHREK AND DONKEY / DREAMWORKS SHREK / "There's no 'we.' There's no 'our.' There's just me and my swamp,: Shrek constantly reminds his annoying sidekick, Donkey. Once strangers, the big green ogre and the miniature beast of burden learn the true meaning of friendship as they team up to do battle with a dragon, resuce a beautiful princess, and confront the evil Lord Farquad. / Their comedic adventures were rewarded when the DreamWorks Pictures release SHREK received the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Firm, a new category at the 2001 Academy Awards. / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / DREAMWORKS / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973-2003
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