Hallmark "The Three Stooges: Larry, Moe, and Curly" Christmas Ornaments, 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 Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2778

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on ornament: To / Larry / SELTZER on ornament: To / Curly on ornament: To / Moe on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Larry, Moe, and Curly / The Three Stooges / SET OF 3 ORNAMENTS on back of packaging: Three "poifect" gifts! / Now these slapstick Santas-in their classic / "speak no evil, hear no evil, see no evil" pose-can celebrate the season with a little merry mayhem. Curly is aiming to throw / that creamy pie at someone's kisser. Moe can hardly wait to use / his new wrench (perhaps on Curly's nose or to bop Larry's noggin). / And Larry contemplates surprising someone with a refreshing / facial of seltzer water. / The Three Stooges have been making audiences laugh since / vaudeville days and have gained new generations of fans as their / short-and feature-length films enjoy an extended stay on television. / Sculpted by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: The Three Stooges is a trademark of Comedy III / Entertainment, Inc. (C) 1999 Comedy III Entertainment, / Inc. The Three Stooges characters, names, and all / related indicia are trademarks of Comedy III / Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved./ Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6499