Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Holiday Snowflake Skater" Christmas Ornament, 2003

01

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

2003

Subject Date

2001

Creator Notes

Designed by John "Collin" Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.91

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / HOLIDAY SNOWFLAKE / SKATER / MADAME / Alexander / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS/ 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973-2003 on back of packaging: HOLIDAY SNOWFLAKE / SKATER / MADAME / Alexander / the ice is ready--and so is "Snowflake Skater"! Off she glides on her shiny red skates adorned with fluffy pom-poms. Her beautifully detailed skating skirt glitters in a snowflake pattern. Winter white earmuffs and layers of petticoats keep her toasty warm as she joins her happy circle of riends for a morning of merry fun. / This ornament was inspired by the "Holiday Snowflake Skater" doll that debuted in the Madame Alexander collection in 2001. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Eighth in the Series. / Look for 8 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / [...] / Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on bottom of packaging: (C) 2003 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / www.madamealexander.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8137