Hallmark "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Change of Heart" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5520
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, back:
2002 / [TM] & (C) Dr. Seuss / Enterprises / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dr. SEUSS [R] / Christmas 2002 / CHANGE OF HEART / Dr. Seuss's / How the Grinch Stole Christmas! [TM] / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
CHANGE OF HEART / Dr. Seuss's / How the Grinch Stole Christmas! [TM] / The Grinch [TM] hated Christmas, / so the story began, and no one in / Who-ville knew why. In the / popular children's book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! author / Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) / suggested, "... the most likely / reason of all may have been that / his heart was two sizes too small." / This Keepsake Ornament portrays / the wonderful moment when the / Grinch realized that Christmas was / more than the toys and food / and the trimmings: / "Well ... in Who-ville they say / That the Grinch's small heart / Grew three sizes that day!" / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
[TM] & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI5273
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