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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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