Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Native American Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1996
THF183936 / Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Native American Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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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
1996
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews 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
2019.65.2176
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Native American Barbie / Dolls of the World / NEW COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / First in the new "Dolls of the World" / Ornament Series. / Look for series verification / 1 on this ornament. / Internationally known for her charm / and style, BARBIE(R) doll proudly wears / the fashions of many lands. The special / edition Dolls of the World Collection which / began in 1980 and continues today / was the inspiration for this new col- / lector's series of BARBIE Keepsake / Ornaments. / Native American BARBIE, the first / ornament in the series wears a trad- / itional dress patterned after authentic / buckskin clothing with beaded accents / in future years. BARBIE ornaments / will feature fashions representing the / heritage of other lands.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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