Hallmark "Strike Up the Band" Easter Ornaments, 1996

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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

1995

Subject Date

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5692

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of squirrel ornament: 1996 / (C) 1995 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on bottom of rabbit and duck ornaments: (C) 1995 Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Strike Up the Band! / For Decorative Use Only / Set of 3 Ornaments on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / 1996 EASTER COLLECTION / Sculpted by Duane Unruh / Three merry musicians steal the show wherever they go! / "Bugle Bunny," "Nutty Squirrel," and "Tweedle-Dee Duck" / are ready to parade along the branch of an indoor tree, / highlight a springtime wreath, or march across your / mantel or tabletop. / Arrange them any way you please. . . their whimsical / performance is sure to add a bright note to your day! on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1995 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8141