Hallmark "Barbie Dream House" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by 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
2019.65.2765
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie / BARBIE / Dream House Ornament
on back of packaging:
Designed for a beautiful teenage fashion model, / fit for a princess, the BARBIE Dream House / has everything a little girl could wish for! Decorated / in her favorite colors, the enchanting design features / a fanciful exterior with a balcony, a tower, and a / front porch for welcoming friends. The open back / of the house reveals carefully planned furnishings in / a lovely living room, a well-equipped kitchen, and / an upstairs bedroom and bath. / This Keepsake Ornament recalls one of the many / delightful ways of spending time with BARBIE / doll and her friends. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
BARBIE and associated trademarks are owned by / and used under license from Mattel, Inc. / (C) 1998 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8047
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