Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Andy" Christmas Ornaments, 1974
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1974
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original artwork used by permission of the Bobbs-Merrill Co., Inc. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.133
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.75 in (Ornament)
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
ORIGINAL / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS / Hallmark
on back of packaging:
(C) 1974 The Bobbs-Merrill Co., Inc. / Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A. 450QX114-1
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / ORIGINAL / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS / RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY / DIAMETER 1 3\4 IN.
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