Hallmark "Puppy Love Series" Christmas Ornament, 1993

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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

1993

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.4203

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

tag on front of ornament: 93 on bottom of ornament: (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Puppy Love / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted and Brass / Dated 1993 / Third in the Puppy Love Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / This golden retriever is coming / To brighten your holiday-- / He'll slide right in / with his puppy-dog grin / And steal your heart away! on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX504-5