Hallmark "Celebrate The Century Collection: The Cat in the Hat By Dr. Seuss" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2943
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Ceramic (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Dr. Seuss "The Cat in the Hat" / 33 / USA / We looked! Then we saw him step in on the mat! We looked! And we saw him! The Cat in the Hat! Dr. Seuss
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Cat in the Hat / By Dr. Seuss / DECORATION DES FETES / CELEBRATE THE CENTURY COLLECTION
on back of packaging:
Beginning in 1998, the United States Postal Service issued / its largest-ever series of commemorative postage stamps. By / the time the program is competed in 2000, a total of 150 / designs will have been released, providing a decade-by-decade / look at significant personalities and events of the 20th Century. / Authentic reproductions of six noteworthy designs are / featured in the 1999 Keepsake Ornament line. Each one is / showcased in its own unique frame that enhances the artwork / and the enjoyment of familiar images. Ideal for holiday or / year-round decorating, or to display with a collection of / Celebrate The Century commemorative stamps, these / ornaments will be cherished well into the next century. / CELEBRATE / 100 / THE CENTURY / PUT YOUR STAMP / ON HISTORY / 1900-2000 / UNITED STATES / POSTAL SERVICE / OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants./ Ceramic and Metal - Dated 1999 / The Cat in the Hat / TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / (R) & (C) United States Postal Service. / Celebrate The Century is a trademark of the U.S.P.S. / All Rights Reserved.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc./ Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in U.S.A. with U.S. and imported parts. / QXI8579
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