Hallmark "Easter Parade Series" Easter Ornament, 1993

THF358999 / Hallmark "Easter Parade Series" Easter Ornament, 1993
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Artifact Overview

Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Holiday ornament

Date Made

1992

Subject Date

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Julia Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5616

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 93 on bottom of ornament: 2 / (C) 1992 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: Collector's / Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Easter Parade / For Decorative Use Only on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 1993 Easter Collection / Handcrafted - Dated 1993 / Second in the Easter Parade Series. / Look for series verification 2 / on this ornament. / This bunny feels proud / As he marches along, / Playing a favorite / Easter-time song! on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1992 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QEO832-5
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