Hallmark "Raggedy Ann" Christmas Ornament, 1976
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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
1976
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
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
2019.65.238
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Satin
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on back of ornament:
Merry Christmas 1976
on front and back of packaging:
UNBREAKABLE / Satin Ornament / Hallmark / Tree-Trimmer Collection
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / UNBREAKABLE / Satin Ornament / Featuring / Raggedy Ann / Dated 1976
on bottom of packaging:
U.S. Pat. No. 3,829,348. For. Pat. Pend. / Manufactured for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. 64141 Made in U.S.A.
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