Hallmark "Howdy Doody" Christmas Ornament, 1997
THF184361 / Hallmark "Howdy Doody" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Tracy Larsen for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2576
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
It's / HOWDY / DOODY / Time!
on back of ornament:
Howdy / Doody / 50 Years / 1947-1997
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / It's / HOWDY / DOODY / Time! / Howdy Doody / ANNIVERSARY EDITION
on back of packaging:
Fifty years ago, Buffalo Bob first / called out the magical question: / "Say, kids! What time is it?" The / answer was shouted by kids in / the TV studio's Peanut Gallery / and in living rooms across the / land: "It's Howdy Doody (TM) time!" / From 1947 to 1960, there were / more than 2500 broadcasts from / Doodyville. / Sculpted by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1947-1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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