Hallmark "Folk Art Bunny" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 1989

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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

1989

Creator Notes

Designed by Joyce Pattee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.4020

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 1989 Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: Folk Art Bunny / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT on back of packaging: Folk Art Bunny / KEEPSAKE MINIATURE ORNAMENT / Keepaske Miniature Ornaments bring you a / special way to celebrate Christmas. This / handcrafted "Folk Art Bunny," created with / care by a Hallmark artist, will become part of / your holiday tradition. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 1989 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo 64141 / Made in China QXM569-2 / QXM5692U