Hallmark "Puppy Love Series" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6774

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2009 HMK. LIC. / 10 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Puppy Love / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Puppy Love / Slobbery kisses and loud, happy barks, / Tail wagging, stick fetching, walks in the park, / Wiggles of joy when you come into view-- / Having a puppy means love through and through! / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Nineteenth in the Series. / Look for 19 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted and brass - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc./ Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX8112
Hallmark "Puppy Love Series" Christmas Ornament, 2009