Hallmark "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: What a Grinchy Trick!" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3378
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on top of ornament:
And he chuckled, and clucked, / "What a great Grinchy trick! / With this coat and this hat, / I look just like Saint Nick!" / Dr. Seuss
on bottom of ornament:
2001 / TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dr. Seuss TM / What a Grinchy Trick! / Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! TM / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
The sneaky green Grinch TM wanted to stop Christmas / from coming to Who-ville! All he had to do, he schemed, / was take away the Whos' Christmas stockings and their / gifts and their feast. So while the Whos were all "a-snooze" / in their beds, the Grinch packed up their stockings, their / presents, and food--even their trees! / The Grinch first outlined his wonderful, awful idea / (and his crafty disguise) in the classic children's book by / Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! A memorable / part of his plan is repeated on this Keepsake Ornament: / And he chuckled, and clucked, / "What a great Grinchy trick! / With this coat and this hat, / I look just like Saint Nick!" / Sculpted by / Nello Williams / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6405
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