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

Creator Notes

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

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
Hallmark "Dr. Seuss: The Grinch" Christmas Ornament, 1998