Hallmark "Raggedy Ann & Andy: Holiday Hug" Christmas Ornament, 2004
THF354990 / Hallmark "Raggedy Ann & Andy: Holiday Hug" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
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
2019.65.6012
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. / 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / CLASSIC / Raggedy / Ann & Andy / HOLIDAY HUG / Raggedy Ann & Andy / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
HOLIDAY HUG / Raggedy Ann & Andy / With their tufted red hair and black / button eyes, Raggedy Ann and Andy / have enchanted young and old alike / since their creation nearly 90 years ago. / When writer/illustrator Johnny Gruelle / first fashioned these cuddly cuties, he / couldn't have imagined how adored / they'd become--and what staying power / his smiling rag dolls and their delightful / stories would have. / 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 2004
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 China QXI5284
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