Hallmark "Disney School Bus Lunchbox Set" Christmas Ornaments, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

Designed by Rich LaPierre of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.

Object ID

2019.65.4163

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Tin (Metal)
Plastic

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front and back of lunchbox ornament: Walt Disney / SCHOOL BUS on left side of lunchbox ornament: SCHOOL BUS on right side of lunchbox ornament: SCHOOL BUS / UNLAWFUL TO PASS WHEN / LOADING OR UNLOADING / EMERGENCY / DOOR / OPEN FOR / LUNCH ONLY on bottom of lunchbox ornament: 2001 / (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on bottom of thermos ornament: (C) DISNEY / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Hallmark "Disney School Bus Lunchbox Set" Christmas Ornaments, 2001