Hallmark "Winnie-the-Pooh Collection: Tigger Plays Soccer" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.2759

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: 99 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Pooh / Tigger Plays Soccer / Winnie the Pooh Collection on back of packaging: When it comes to playing soccer, / Tigger never takes a rest, / Bouncing up to "head" the ball- / Now that's what Tiggers do best! / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / Based on the "Winnie the Pooh" works. / (C) A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXD4119