Hallmark "Puppy Love Series" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.6409

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Brass (Alloy)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on tag on front: 08 on bottom of ornament: (C) 2008 HMK. LIC. / 18 on front of packaging: Series / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Puppy Love / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Puppy Love / These cookies left for Santa / look as yummy as can be-- / Would I be on his "naughty" list / if I took one for me? / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Eighteenth in the Series. Look for 18 on this ornament. / 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 and brass - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2008 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6854