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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Linda Sickman of 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
2019.65.162
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.
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