Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Holiday Snowflake Skater" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Subject Date
2001
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John "Collin" Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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