Hallmark "Dunkin' Roo" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3284

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of ornament: HOLIDAY ROOS / 93 on back of ornament: (C) 1993 / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Dunkin' Roo on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / This little guy can jump so high / 'cause he's a kangaroo. / He gives his all to dunk the ball / and show off just for you! on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in the Philippines QX557-5