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

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Holiday Barbie Series" Christmas Ornament, 1996