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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for 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
2019.65.2546
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
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