Hallmark "Puppy Love Series" Christmas Ornament, 2004

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2004

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Rogers, Anita Marra 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

Sri Lanka 

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5873

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cloth
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 04 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / 14 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / PUPPY LOVE / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: PUPPY LOVE / His Christmas bone was neatly wrapped / and placed beneath the tree. / But this cute Lab just couldn't wait, / "I think this one's for me!" / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourteenth in the Series. / Look for 14 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted, Fabric and Brass - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8441

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