Hallmark "Bee Movie: Barry B. Benson" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers and Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1712

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2007 / Bee Movie TM & / (C) 2007 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DREAMWORKS BEE MOVIE / Barry B. Benson / BEE Movie / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Barry B. Benson / BEE Movie / Barry B. Benson is a bee on a mission. A black and yellow dynamo who can take on the Supreme Court, fly a jumbo jet and also make honey. In Barry's mind, limitations and rules just don't apply. And, of course, he's always at the ready with a funny and stinging retort. / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8 / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement.Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 on bottom of packaging: Bee Movie TM & (C) 2007 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4439