Hallmark "1961 Barbie Travel Pal" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.205
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Vinyl
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
Barbie
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / 1961 BARBIE TRAVEL PAL / Case and Accessories / set of 5 ornaments
on back of packaging:
1961 BARBIE TRAVEL PAL / Case and Accessories / Rectangular cses with zip-open tops were known as travel pals or train cases. Fashions on this 1961 travel pal resembled--but were not exact reproductions of--Golden Girl, Plantation Belle, Cotton Casual, Resort Set, Apple Print Sheath, and Cruise Stripes. The BARBIE name and two dresses appeared in blue on this case but were golden in color on another version. / This set of Keepsake Ornaments includes the travel pal and four miniature ornaments--a BARBIE signature charm, a pair of shoes, a purse, and a pair of sunglasses. / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / [...] / Vinyl and Pewter - Dated 2002
on bottom of packaging:
BARBIE is a trademark owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 2001 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX8293
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