Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Andy" Christmas Ornament, 1974
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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
1974
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Original artwork used by permission of the Bobbs-Merrill Co., Inc. Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2022.161.1.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.5 in
Diameter: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
on sides of ornaments: (C) 1974 THE BOBBS-MERRILL CO., INC. on top of Christmas tree ornament: MADE IN / U.S.A.
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