Hallmark "Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, Too Series: Playing With Pooh" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2987

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CLASSIC POOH / Playing With Pooh / Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, Too / NEW SERIES ORNAMENT on back of packaging: First in the Winnie the Pooh / and Christopher Robin, Too Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / The wonderful thing about friends is that / they're so nice to spend time with, even when / there's nothing to do. The friendship between / Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh is / one of those special relationships. Each year / this series will focus on the friendships of the / beloved characters who live in the Hundred / Acre Wood. / Christopher Robin and Pooh made their / appearance in the 1920s through the beloved / stories of A.A. Milne. The stories became / even more magical with the addition of the / charming and whimsical illustrations by / E.H. Shepard. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) DISNEY / Based on the "Winnie the Pooh" works. / (C) A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXD4197
Hallmark "Winnie the Pooh and Christopher Robin, Too Series: Playing With Pooh" Christmas Ornament, 1999