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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis 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
2019.65.2590
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
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