Hallmark "Hoppy Holidays" Christmas Ornament, 1989

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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

1989

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.929

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Happy Holidays! / 1989 on front of packaging: Handcrafted Ornament / Happy Holidays! / 1989 / Hoppy Holidays / Dated 1989 on back of packaging: Keepsake Ornament / This bunny thinks it's fun to shop-- / At Christmastime, away he'll hop! / He's got his list, and he won't stop / Till all his shopping's done! on top of packaging: Hallmark