Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Oh, The Places You'll Go!" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

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

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4317

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2005 / TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / Dr. Seuss / Oh, the Places You'll Go! [TM] / Dr. Seuss Books / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: Oh, the Places You'll Go! [TM] / Dr. Seuss Books / In Oh, the Places You'll Go!, Dr. Seuss writes / about life as a journey, a Great Balancing Act. / He points out that life has its ups and downs. We might find ourselves in a "weirdish wild / space" and our "sneakers may leak." Nevertheless, / Dr. Seuss assures us that with brains in our head / and feet in our shoes, we can dare to go anywhere. / We are "high fliers who soar to high heights." / We can move mountains. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Seventh in the Series. / Look for 7 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: [TM] (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P., 2005 / All Rights Reserved / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2112
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