Hallmark "Winnie-the-Pooh Collection: Snowman Surprise" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6668

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: "Surprises," thought Pooh, / "are very merry things, indeed." ornament, underside: 2009 / (C) Disney / Based on the "Winnie the Pooh" works / by A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QXD2012 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Sound and Motion / DiSNEY / Snowman Surprise / Winnie the Pooh Collection / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Snowman Surprise / Winnie the Pooh Collection / "Who wants to build a snowman? / Come on! It's fun!" said Pooh. / "I guess I would," said Eeyore, / and Piglet squealed, "Me, too!" / "If we had help," said Eeyore, / "we could make him even bigger." / "An excellent idea," said Pooh, / "Has anyone seen Tigger?" / Wind the key on the base of the ornament to see / Tigger pop up from inside the snowman and to hear / music from the children's classic "Winnie the Pooh"! / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) Disney / Based on the "Winnie the Pooh" works by / A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard. / www.disney.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXD2012
Hallmark "Winnie-the-Pooh Collection: Snowman Surprise" Christmas Ornament, 2009