Hallmark "VeggieTales Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber: Tree Mishap" Christmas Ornament, 2003

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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

2003

Creator Notes

Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3682

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2003 / (C) 2002 Big Idea Productions, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BIG IDEAS / VeggieTales(R) / Christmas 2003 / BOB THE TOMATO TM AND / LARRY THE CUCUMBER TM / Tree Mishap--VeggieTales(R) / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: BOB THE TOMATO TM AND / LARRY THE CUCUMBER TM / Tree Mishap--VeggieTales(R) / How do they get themselves into these / messes? Bob and Larry are getting ready / to have a good old-fashioned tree- / trimming party. Only they've forgotten / one thing--the tree! / "We don't need a tree to celebrate the / true meaning of Christmas," Larry says. / Bob agrees: "Christmas isn't about trees / and presents. It's about how much God / loves each and every one of us." / "That's right. But one question," Larry / says. "Where do we put the ornaments?" / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: VeggieTales(R) is a registered trademark of Big Idea Productions, Inc. / (C) 2002 Big Idea Productions, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4337