Hallmark "BARBIE Series: Commuter Set" Christmas Ornaments, 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
Subject Date
1959-1960
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2362
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on hatbox ornament:
Barbie
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie / Commuter Set / BARBIE Ornament and Hatbox Ornament / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS - ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS
on back of packaging:
Seventh in the BARBIE Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 7 on this ornament. / From the very beginning, BARBIE / delighted her fans by having tiny acces- / sories to complete her fashion outfits. / In Commuter Set (1959-1960), / BARBIE doll arrived with everything / she needed to spend the day and / evening in the city: a hat and gloves, / shoes, and fashion jewelry--even a / hatbox with her very own name on it. / The classic two-piece navy suit was / perfect for any occasion, whether / BARBIE chose to be a fashion model / or an executive. / This set includes two ornaments: / a BARBIE ornament and a hatbox / ornament. Look for other Keepsake / Ornaments featuring BARBIE / at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / 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 by 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 Thailand QX6814
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