Hallmark "Holiday Barbie Series" 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
2019.65.2195
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Holiday Barbie / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Sculpted by Patricia Andrews / Fourth in the Holiday BARBIE ornament Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Wearing a glamorous ensemble with a classic Victorian look, BARBIE celebrates the holidays / in style. This Keepsake Ornament is the fourth in a series of designs inspired by the very special BARBIE dolls offered each holiday season.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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