Hallmark "LOONEY TUNES: Bugs Bunny" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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

1998

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Chad, Robert 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Robert Chad for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2871

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Bugs Bunny / LOONEY TUNES on back of packaging: LOONEY TUNES / Hold onto your hat! Here comes / Bugs--performing a whirlwind tribute / to the Latin dance craze of the 1940s. / His fast-paced routine flashes onto / the screen for just three seconds in the / film "What's Cookin' Doc." / This zany rabbit has been delighting / fans since his debut in the 1940 classic / A Wild Hare-- the title role earned him / the first of three Academy Award / nominations. / Sculpted by / Robert Chad / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998

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