Hallmark "Celebration Barbie Series" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2352
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Plush
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament: 2000 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie / Celebration BARBIE Ornament / Special 2000 Edition / DECORATION DES FETES / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Celebration BARBIE Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / BARBIE is radiant in an evening ensemble that celebrates / the holiday season and the new century. Her gown shimmers / like precious gold, layered over bouffant tulle netting. She / wears a contrasting stole of white faux fur. Her long, beautiful / hair is topped with a delicate crown and pulled softly away / from her face. She carries a white, ornamental ball with / golden numerals in tribute to the year 2000. / In future years, this series of Keepsake Ornaments will / present BARBIE in gorgeous fashions for gala occasions. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments featuring BARBIE / at your Hallmark retailer this year. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: BARBIE is a trademark owned by and used under license / from Mattel, Inc. (C) 2000 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6821
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