Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Hop on Pop" 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 Nello Williams of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3685

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 5 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dr. Seuss / WINDUP MOVEMENT / Christmas 2003 / HOP ON POP TM / Dr. Seuss Books / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: HOP ON POP TM / Dr. Seuss Books / "We like to hop," exclaim this fun-loving boy and girl. And what better / location than a big, bouncy stomach? Good thing that there's a dad handy / in Hop on Pop, Dr. Seuss's amazing book for beginning readers. Of / course, Pop has his own opinion on the matter. "STOP," growls Pop while / they're still atop. "You must not hop on Pop." / To see the children hop, gently wind the knob on the side of the ornament. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fifth in the Series. Look for 5 on this ornament. / 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: TM and (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8179
Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Hop on Pop" Christmas Ornament, 2003