Hallmark "Raggedy Ann and Andy: Holiday Sledding" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.4499
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
(C) & TM S&S Inc. / Lic. by U.M. / 2005 / [TM] / HMK. CDS.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / CLASSIC / Raggedy / Ann & Andy / HOLIDAY SLEDDING / Raggedy Ann & Andy / set of 2 ornaments / ensemble de 2 decorations
packaging, back:
HOLIDAY SLEDDING / Raggedy Ann & Andy / Raggedy Ann and Andy love sledding on / the new Christmas snow! (See their big smiles?) / Just in time, they tiptoe back inside before any- / one knows they've been gone. (Real people / NEVER see dolls moving!) Soon they're sitting / quietly, waiting for their first hugs of the day. / Raggedy Ann and Andy are a creation of / Johnny Gruelle, who, although trained as an / artist and writer for more grown-up publica- / tions, preferred the world of children's stories. / His ability to captivate children everywhere be- / gan with the first Raggedy Ann story, published / in 1918. He went on to write more stories, and / today the yarn-headed, twinkle-eyed dolls are / more beloved than ever. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
(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 China QXI6282
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