Hallmark "Collector's Club Series: Happy Holidays Barbie" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1999

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Artifact Overview

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 Details

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1997-1998

Subject Date

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3954

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: Based on the 1991 / Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) Doll / Fourth in the Collector's Club Series / 1999 Edition / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / (C) 1997 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 4 on front of packaging: Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Barbie TM / Based on the 1991 Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) Doll / 1999 CLUB EDITION ORNAMENT / COLLECTOR'S CLUB SERIES on back of packaging: BarbIe TM / COLLECTIBLES / Fourth in the Collector's Club Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / In 1991, BARBIE(R) swept onto the fashion scene wearing / a gown of rich green velvet. Her "jewels" reflected the / beautiful red, silver, and green sequins that graced the / gathered bodice and sleeves. She was the first Holiday / BARBIE(R) Doll to carry an evening bag that complemented / her gown. / Each Keepsake Ornament in this Club-exclusive series / recalls a different glamorous image from the elegant / Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) dolls of years past. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: BARBIE and associated trademarks are owned by and used / under license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 1998 Mattel, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXC4507