Hallmark "Adorable Adornments: Raggedy Ann" Christmas Ornament, 1975
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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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. In 1974, Hallmark began producing ornaments featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy--the mop-headed characters based on stories by Johnny Gruelle.
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 appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. In 1974, Hallmark began producing ornaments featuring Raggedy Ann and Andy--the mop-headed characters based on stories by Johnny Gruelle.
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1975
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.142
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Figurine / Ornament / Tree-Trimmer / Collection on back of packaging: Raggedy Ann / Hallmark on top of packaging: Hallmark / Hand Painted / Christmas / Ornament on bottom of packaging: Manufactured for / Hallmark Cards, Inc., / Kansas City, Mo. 64141 / Made in Hong Kong
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