Hallmark "Dr. Seuss Books Series: Fox in Socks" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

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

2019.65.6394

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2006 / TM & (C) 2006 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, / L.P. All Rights Reserved. / HMK. CDS. 8 on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Dr. Seuss / Fox in Socks / Dr. Seuss Books / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Eighth in the Series. Look for 8 on this ornament. / Fox in Socks / Dr. Seuss Books / Tricky Fox. / Tricky Fox in socks / with chick on clocks / on blocks on bricks on box. / "Take it SLOWLY. This book is DANGEROUS!" / Dr. Seuss cautions readers at th beginning of / Fox in Socks (1965). In this classic reader, that / clever Fox does his best to tongue-tie poor / Mr. Knox. When he's not giving him mouthfuls / of "new blue goo" to chew, Fox is tossing Knox / into the middle of a "tweetle beetle puddle / battle." Not so fun for Knox, but for the bravest / of readers, this romp is a perfectly silly way to / find out "just how smart your tongue is"! / Make the tower collapse and straighten / up again by pressing the button on the / bottom of the ornament. / Nello Williams / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: TM & (C) 2006 Dr. Seuss Entertainment, L.P. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2353
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