Hallmark "Holiday Memories 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 Patricia Andrews for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2857

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: Holiday / Memories TM / Barbie(R) on back of ornament: Hallmark / Barbie / COLLECTIBLES / (C) 1997 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. / QHB6020 inside front of ornament: Wishing you / beautiful / holiday / memories! / Love, / Barbie on front of packaging: Holiday Memories TM Barbie TM Ornament / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie TM / COLLECTIBLES / VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS COLLECTION on back of packaging: Hallmark artist Patricia Andrews / created this locket ornament based / on the Holiday Memories(R) BARBIE(R) / doll, the second Hallmark exclusive / BARBIE doll, introduced in 1995. / Her glamorous walking dress is inspired / by an antique greeting card from the / Hallmark Archives. Look for other / Hallmark exclusive BARBIE Collectibles TM / in your Hallmark Gold Crown store. / BARBIE and associated trademarks are owned by and used / under license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 1997 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K. C., MO 64141 / Made in China QHB6020 on top of packaging: Hallmark
Hallmark "Holiday Memories Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1998