Hallmark "Billboard Bunny" Christmas Ornament, 1990

THF183429 / Hallmark "Billboard Bunny" Christmas Ornament, 1990
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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

1990

Creator Notes

Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.716

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: BAH / HUM / BUG on back of ornament: BAN / FRUIT / CAKE on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BAH / HUM / BUG / Billboard Bunny on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / This bunny's quite outspoken, / and her's what he has to say-- / "Eggs are far superior / to fruitcake any day!" / Mfd. for and (C) 1990 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX519-6
Hallmark "Billboard Bunny" Christmas Ornament, 1990