Hallmark "Barbie Shoe Tree" Christmas Ornament, 2006

Summary

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

2006

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Sickman, Linda 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6306

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: Barbie / (C) Mattel / 2006 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Barbie (R) / Barbie TM Shoe Tree Ornament / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Barbie TM Shoe Tree Ornament / Always sassy, yet eternally, Barbie (R) doll is / known for owning an extensive collection of designer / shoes, ranging from conversation-starting weggies to / elegant pumps. No matter the hour, the occasion, the / season--Barbie sets the trend in fashion by always putting a best foot forward. If one truly believes that / it's the shoes that make the outfit, it is certain that / Barbie will never run out of options. Fashionable, / trendy, and fun--the rest of the world will always be / one step behind. / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2006 on bottom of packaging: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2005 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6343

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