Hallmark "Collector's Club Series: Happy Holidays Barbie" Collector's Club 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
Subject Date
1990
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
2019.65.3944
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: Based on the 1990 / Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) Doll / Third in the Collector's Club Series / 1998 Edition / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / (C) 1996 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on front of packaging: Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Barbie(R) / Based on the 1990 Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE Doll / 1998 CLUB EDITION ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S CLUB SERIES on back of packaging: Barbie / COLLECTIBLES / Third in the Collector's Club Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / A vision in pink, the 1990 Happy Holidays(R) / BARBIE(R) doll celebrates the season in style / wearing a gorgeous hot pink evening gown. / First introduced by Mattel in 1990, this design / is the third in the Club-exclusive series based / on the early Happy Holidays BARBIE dolls. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998 on bottom of packaging: BARBIE and associated trademarks are owned by and used / under license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 1996 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXC4493
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