Hallmark "Shrek 2: Shrek and Princess Fiona" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Chad of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1753

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2005 / Shrek 2 TM and (C)2005 DreamWorks L.L.C. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SHREK 2 / Christmas 2005 / SHREK AND PRINCESS FIONA / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: SHREK AND PRINCESS FIONA / A blissfully romantic honeymoon...a cozy / swamp abode all their own...what more / could the newlyweds ask for? How about / two royally disapproving in-laws, a plotting / Fairy Godmother with an un-charming / Prince of a son, and a Puss in Boots, all / intent on wrecking the marriage of this / lovable ogre pair? / It seems Shrek and Princess Fiona get more / than they bargained for once they become / husband and wife. But with a little help / from their fairy-tale friends, especially / Shrek's ever faithful sidekick Donkey, they / soon discover, in the Kingdom of Far Far / Away, that true love really does conquer all. / Robert Chad / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / DREAMWORKS / ANIMATION SKG(R) / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on bottom of packaging: Shrek is a registered trademark of DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. / Shrek 2 (TM) and (C) 2005 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. / All rights reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6492