Hallmark "LOONEY TUNES: The Coyote Contraption" Christmas Ornament, 2007

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2007

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Williams, Nello 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6155

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: ACME TREE DECORATOR ornament, underside: LOONEY TUNES and all related characters and elements / are trademarks of and (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. / (s07) / 2007 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Windup Motion / LOONEY TUNES [TM] / WB / The Coyote Contraption / LOONEY TUNES / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: The Coyote Contraption / LOONEY TUNES / Nothing is simple for Wile E. Coyote, / and tree decorating won't be the exception. / He's plotting and planning with gizmos and whatnots / to make up a foolproof Road Runner deception. / Coyote's contraption would be a distraction / to most feathered creatures, but not this one! / Our Road Runner's wise to the slyness of Wile E., / a quick "beep-beep" moment, then--poof--off he'll run! / Wind crank on side of crate to raise and lower Wile E. / 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 and metal - dated 2007 packaging, underside: WB / TM & (C) Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. / (s07) / www.looneytunes.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI4149

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