Hallmark "Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat: The Cat Arrives!" Christmas Ornament, 2003
THF354210 / Hallmark "Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat: The Cat Arrives!" 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
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
2019.65.3686
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
TM & (C) Dr. Seuss Enterprises / 2003 HMK. CDS.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dr. Seuss(R) / Christmas 2003 / THE CAT ARRIVES! / Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
THE CAT ARRIVES! / Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat / The Cat in the Hat TM always shows up when / there's nothing to do, bringing more excitement / than any kid bargained for! "It's fun to have fun, / but you have to know how," he declares in Dr. Seuss's / The Cat in the Hat. And he proves it by juggling / everything in the house--while his pals Thing One / and Thing Two TM race through the hallway with kites. / Fortunately, the Cat has a knack for putting / everything back exactly as he found it. / Nello Williams / 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:
TM and (C) 2003 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. / All Rights Reserved / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI8379
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Related Content
SetA Selection of Hallmark Ornaments: Children's Books and Stories
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Hallmark's ornaments--with their original designs, increasing variety, and appeal to diverse customers--have revolutionized holiday decorating and led to the popularity of ornament collecting. Stories and characters from classic books--some dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries--are frequent ornament topics. These stories have become timeless, and multiple generations of family members can enjoy their related ornaments together.