Hallmark "DreamWorks Shrek: Deck the Swamp!" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4106

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2007 / TM & (C) DWA / HMK CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / DREAMWORKS / SHREK / Deck the Swamp! / Shrek(R) / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Deck the Swamp! / Shrek(R) / An ogre and donkey / as lighting designers! / It seems a bit quirky, / but, hey, what the heck! / When these two are teamed up, / sit back and enjoy it-- / you just can't go wrong / when it's Donkey and Shrek! / Robert Chad / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 on bottom of packaging: Shrek (R) & (C)2007 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4397