Hallmark "Holiday Barbie Series" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2573
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Holiday Barbie (TM) / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the Holiday BARBIE(TM) Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Wearing an ensemble adorned with cascading ribbons / and lace, BARBIE makes a dramatic entrance. Intricate / detailing on her festive fashion is reminiscent of an / elaborately styled holiday gift package. This ornament is / the fifth in the series of designs inspired by the very special / Happy Holidays(R) dolls offered each year. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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