Hallmark "Puppy Love Series" Christmas Ornament, 1996

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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

1996

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2239

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: 96 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Puppy Love / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted and Brass - / Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Anita Marra Rogers / Sixth in the Puppy Love Series / Look for series verification 6 on this ornament. / This dachshund's got a stocking / and he's holding it up high, / So he will be all ready / when Santa Claus comes by! on top of packaging: Hallmark