Hallmark "Barbie Angel of Joy" Christmas Ornament, 2000

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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

2000

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.1952

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / BARBIE Angel of Joy / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: BARBIE radiates a special feeling of / warmth as the Angel of Joy. Supported / by two golden strands, BARBIE swings / into the air as her classic teal and white / dress billows around her feet. Her beautiful / face is framed by gentle blond curls, and / just above her head sits a delicate golden / halo. Angel of Joy BARBIE will surely / share her happiness this Christmas and be / a yearly reminder of the beauty of the season. / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: BARBIE is a trademark owned and used / under license from Mattel, Inc. / (C) 1999 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6861
Hallmark "Barbie Angel of Joy" Christmas Ornament, 2000