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Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2002

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THF359695 / Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2002
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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

2002

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.5035

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornaments: (C) & TM S&S Inc. / Lic. by UM / 2002 / Hmk. Cds. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / CLASSIC / Raggedy / Ann & Andy / Christmas 2002 / RAGGEDY ANN / AND RAGGEDY ANDY / MINIATURE / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: RAGGEDY ANN / AND RAGGEDY ANDY / More than 85 years ago, artist and writer / Johnny Gruelle turned an old-fashioned / rag doll into a special gift for his daughter. / He added bright buttons for eyes, drew on / a big smile, and created--Raggedy Ann! / Raggedy Andy soon followed, along with / wonderful stories. Now a gift for one child / has become a treasure for millions. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 on right side 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 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4496
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