Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books: Horton Hears a Who!" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6583

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: The Mayor grabbed a tom-tom. / He started to smack it. / And, all over Who-ville, / they whooped up a racket. on back of ornament: 2008 / TM & (C) 2008 Dr. Seuss Enterprises L.P. / All Rights Reserved / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dr. Seuss (R) / Horton Hears a Who! TM / Dr. Seuss Books / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Horton Hears a Who! TM / Dr. Seuss Books / Who's Who in Who-ville? In the beloved children's classic / Horton Hears a Who! (1954), it's most definitely Horton / the Elephant. This kind, perservering hero extraordinaire / saves the tiny Whos from certain demise by convincing / the itty-bitty folks who inhabit a speck of dust to make as / much Who-noise as possible to prove they exist. Ultimately, / it's the smallest Who of all whose voice helps create a sound / that is big enough to be heard, proving once and for all the / theme of the story: "A person's a person, no matter how small." / 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) 1940 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4264