Hallmark "Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: A Smile Most Unpleasant" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

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

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.6584

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) 2008 Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. / All Rights Reserved / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dr. Seuss (R) / A Smile Most Unpleasant / Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! TM / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: A Smile Most Unpleasant / Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! TM / The Grinch slinks through Who-ville, / his smile most unpleasant, / His plan, to stop Christmas / by taking each present. / But Who-ville has something / the Grinch cannot steal-- / the pure, joyful spirit that makes Christmas real. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2008 on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) 2008 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI7031
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