Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Little Red Riding Hood - 1991" 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

Subject Date

1991

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2590

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Little Red Riding Hood - 1991 / Madame Alexander / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the Madame Alexander Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Beatrix Alexander Behrman understood that a child's / doll can be a treasured friend. She began designing her / exquisite creations in the 1920s and earned the title / "First Lady of Dolls." "Little Red Riding Hood - 1991" / is from Storyland, her Brother Grimm Series. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark