Hallmark "Adorable Adornments: Raggedy Ann" Christmas Ornament, 1975

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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

1975

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by Donna Lee of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Hong Kong.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

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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