Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Chinese Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1997

THF184364 / Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Chinese Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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

1997

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2546

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament base: Barbie on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Chinese Barbie / Dolls of the World / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the "Dolls of the World" / Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 2 / on this ornament. / Inspired by the special edition / BARBIE(R) Dolls of the World / Collection, this series features / BARBIE modeling colorful costumes / from other lands. Chinese BARBIE / celebrates the heritage of beautiful / prints and rich textures found / in fashions of the Orient. / Barbie / COLLECTIBLES / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark