Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Mexican Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1998

THF185160 / Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Mexican Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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

1998

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2817

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mexican Barbie / Dolls of the World / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third in the "Dolls of the World" / Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 3 / on this ornament. / Bienvenidos...welcome to Mexico, / the land of many colors, cultures, / and cuisines! BARBIE wears an / authentically styled fiesta dress / in the colors of the national flag-- / green, white, and red. This series / of Keepsake Ornaments was / inspired by the special edition / BARBIE(R) Dolls of the World / Collection. / Barbie / COLLECTIBLES / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 -1998
Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Mexican Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1998