Hallmark "Looney Tunes Collection: Speedy Gonzales" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Don Palmiter for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3158

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Speedy Gonzales / LOONEY TUNES COLLECTION on back of packaging: Handcrafted / The zany, madcap humor of Looney / Tunes has proved irresistible to fans / for more than fifty years. In addition / to "Speedy Gonzales," the 1994 / Keepsake Ornament collection of / Looney Tunes cartoon stars includes / "Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote," / "Yosemite Sam," "Daffy Duck," and / the "Tasmanian Devil." You'll find this / appealing group at your Hallmark store. on top of packaging: Hallmark