Hallmark "Winnie-the-Pooh Collection: Kanga and Roo" Christmas Ornament, 1991

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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 revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.1115

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: WINNIE-THE-POOH / COLLECTION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Kanga and Roo on back of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Handcrafted / Kind and patient, Kanga is a loving mom / who keeps a watchful eye on her baby Roo. / The youngest of the special friends of / Winnie-the-Pooh, Roo is always eager / to hop off to a new adventure in the / Hundred Acre Wood. The stories by / A.A. Milne delight children and / parents alike at Christmas and all year. / Look for the complete "Winnie-the-Pooh / Collection" of Keepsake Ornaments at / your Hallmark retailer. on bottom of packaging: (C) The Walt Disney Company / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX561-7