Hallmark "Raggedy Andy" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Indonesia.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3364
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Carols / 2001
on bottom of ornament:
(C) & TM S&S Inc. Lic by UM / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CLASSIC / Raggedy / Ann & Andy / Raggedy Andy / DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
First, artist and writer Johnny Gruelle changed a soft / and cuddly, old-fashioned rag doll into the lovable / Raggedy Ann. Then he told his daughter Marcella / wonderful stories about the doll's adventures. Finally, / as the stories grew in number, Gruelle created a second / adorable character, Raggedy Andy, and added him to / the plots. Today, after more than 85 years, the huggable / dolls with the happy faces remain among the favorites / of children--and of adults who met them in childhood. / Maybe it's those black, button-style eyes...the triangle / for a nose...or the shock of red hair, but Raggedy Ann / and Andy always invite a smile! / Just like the Keepsake Ornament featuring Raggedy / Ann, this Raggedy Andy ornament also holds a songbook / with a heart design on the cover. / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concue a des fins / decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas / aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
(C) Simon & Schuster, Inc. Licensed by United Media. / Raggedy Ann and Andy and associated characters / are trademarks of Simon & Schuster, Inc. / www.raggedyannbooks.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Indonesia QX8574
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