Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy: A Gift for Raggedy Ann" Christmas Ornament, 2003
THF354183 / Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy: A Gift for Raggedy Ann" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3689
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) & TM S&S, Inc. Lic. by U.M. / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CLASSIC / Raggedy / Ann & Andy / Christmas 2003 / A GIFT FOR / RAGGEDY ANN / Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy / CLIP-ON decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
A GIFT FOR / RAGGEDY ANN / Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy / If Raggedy Andy is only a doll, how could / he possibly wrap a present for Raggedy Ann? / Anyone whose toys have ever come to life / knows the answer--he simply waits till all / the "real for sure people" are gone, then / wraps away! / Writer and illustrator Johnny Gruelle first / delighted readers with a collection of stories / about the soft, floppy dolls in 1918. Now, 85 / years later, the rosy-cheeked friends are still / capturing imaginations and teaching gentle / lessons about thoughtfulness and love. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. / Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
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 Sri Lanka QXI8417
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