Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Andy" Christmas Ornaments, 1975

THF177759 / Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Andy" Christmas Ornaments, 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in the United States .

Object ID

2019.65.162

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: MERRY / CHRISTMAS on front of ornament: CHRISTMAS / 1975 on front of packaging: Christmas Ornaments / Tree-Trimmer Collection / 2 Ornaments on back of packaging: Hallmark on top of packaging: Hallmark / Christmas Ornaments / Featuring dated / Raggedy Ann & Andy designs on bottom of packaging: Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A.
Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Andy" Christmas Ornaments, 1975