Hallmark "Nature's Sketchbook: Garden Bunnies" Spring Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork by Marjolein Bastin. Ornament designed by Duane Unruh of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5705
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Marjolein Bastin '97 / (C) 1997, Marjolein Bastin / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Marjolein Bastin / Garden Bunnies / Nature's Sketchbook
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1997 / 1997 SPRING COLLECTION / Designed by Marjolein Bastin / Sculpted by Duane Unruh / Dutch nature artist Marjolein Bastin has a / deep affection for the wildlife she so lovingly / portrays in her highly detailed art. Her / endearing observations add to the charm of / her designs. / "From morning until night, the rabbits play / in the garden, delightfully running and jumping / about! But WHY, oh why, must the dear bunnies / eat all the radishes, the violets, the / strawberries, and even the beautiful roses...?" / For decorative use only. / Not for young children.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1997, Marjolein Bastin / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8702
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