Hallmark "Dr. Seuss: The Grinch" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2819
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The GRINCH / The Grinch / DR. SEUSS
on back of packaging:
Remember the scene from the story: / How the Grinch Stole Christmas... / "All I need is a reindeer..." / The Grinch looked around. / But, since reindeer are scarce, / There was none to be found. / Did that stop the old Grinch...? / No! The Grinch simply said, / "If I can't find a reindeer, / I'll make one instead!" / So he called his dog, Max. / The he took some red thread / And he tied a big horn / On the top of his head. / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 35 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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