Hallmark "Winnie-the-Pooh Collection: Piglet's First Ride" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5445

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2002 / (C) 2002 DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CLASSIC / POOH / Christmas 2002 / PIGLET'S FIRST RIDE / Winnie the Pooh Collection / decoration des fetes packaging, back: PIGLET'S FIRST RIDE / Winnie the Pooh Collection / "I've never been on a horse," said Piglet. / "Don't worry, I'll ride with you," said Pooh. / And Piglet found that he liked rocking to / and liked rocking fro, but what he liked / best of all was having Pooh beside him. / 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: (C) DISNEY / Based on the "Winnie the Pooh" works / by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. / www.disney.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD4963