Hallmark "Disney's Toy Story: Woody the Sheriff" 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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This Sheriff Woody, along with a corresponding Buzz Lightyear, were the first of many Hallmark Toy Story ornaments.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3046

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney's / TOY / STORY / Woody the Sheriff / Disney's Toy Story on back of packaging: Woody is Andy's favorite toy. For as long as Woody can / remember, he's been in charge of the others in the Territory / known as Andy's Bedroom. Now there's a stranger in town- / a character called Buzz Lightyear, who thinks he's a spaceman. / Sheriff Woody is not impressed. Eventually, however, when / the toys are in danger, Woody teams up with Buzz and even / adopts his motto, "To Infinity and Beyond." Here, Woody / shows off his skill with a makeshift lariat. Yee-hah! / Look for the Keepsake Ornament featuring Buzz Lightyear / at your Hallmark retailer. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998