Hallmark "LOONEY TUNES: Bugs Bunny" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Robert Chad for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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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