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Hallmark "LOONEY TUNES: Michigan J. Frog" Christmas Ornament, 1997

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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

1997

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2588

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Michigan J. Frog / LOONEY TUNES on back of packaging: With a dapper demeanor and high- / steppin' style, Michigan J. Frog / starred in the 1955 classic cartoon, / One Froggy Evening. Warbling such / hits as "Hello, My Ragtime Gal," this / cornball vaudevillian loved to perform / for his finder. He sang! He danced! / But in public, he'd only croak. / Sculpted by / Robert Chad. / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "LOONEY TUNES: Michigan J. Frog" Christmas Ornament, 1997