Hallmark "Snow Cub Club: Dexter Next" 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 Ed Seale of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5576

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

underside, ornament: [TM] / (C) HMK. LIC. / 2002 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 100th / ANNIVERSARY of the TEDDY BEAR - 1902 2002 / Christmas 2002 / DEXTER NEXT / Third in the Snow Cub Club / Collection / decoration des fetes packaging, back: DEXTER NEXT / Third in the Snow Cub Club / If you hear someone calling / "Me next! Me next!" you can bet / it's Dexter. He's an avid sledder / whose enthusiasm has earned / him the nickname the Furry Fury. / In the ongoing debate between / saucers and sleds, Dexter says, / "Saucer, shmaucer -- runners / are funner!" / Ed Seale / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Complete set shown. / 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: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QRP4633