Hallmark "Howling Good Time" 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 China.

Object ID

2019.65.4209

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: (C) 1993 Hmk Cds. on bottom of ornament: Anita on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Howling Good Time / Sculpted by Anita Marra Rogers / ARTISTS' FAVORITES on back of packaging: "Country music holds a special / place in my heart because I met / my hubby, David, at a Country / dance," says artist Anita Marra / Rogers. "We enjoy all kinds of / country music, and like to sing / along, so I sculpted the coyote caroling with / Santa. I imagine the duo singing holiday music / country-style." / "Howling Good Time" is included in a group of / ornaments called "Artists' Favorites." These / designs reflect the personal interests and / memories of the artists who create them. Look / for Anita's signature on this ornament. on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1993 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX525-5