Hallmark "Holiday Barbie Series" 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 Patricia Andrews for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2573

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Holiday Barbie (TM) / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the Holiday BARBIE(TM) Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Wearing an ensemble adorned with cascading ribbons / and lace, BARBIE makes a dramatic entrance. Intricate / detailing on her festive fashion is reminiscent of an / elaborately styled holiday gift package. This ornament is / the fifth in the series of designs inspired by the very special / Happy Holidays(R) dolls offered each year. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark