Hallmark "African-American Holiday Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
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
2019.65.2684
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / African-American Holiday Barbie / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the African-American / Holiday BARBIE Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Dressed for an evening at the opera or a gala ball, BARBIE(R) wears an elaborate black gown with / glittering accents. The regal collar is lined with her / signature shade of pink. This ornament is the first in / the series of designs inspired by the very special Happy / Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) dolls offered each year. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 35 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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