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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers 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
2019.65.2817
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
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