Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Russian Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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THF187679 / Hallmark "Dolls of the World Series: Russian Barbie" 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 Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.2984

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on top of ornament: Barbie on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Russian Barbie / Dolls of the World / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Barbie / COLLECTIBLES / Fourth and Final in the / "Dolls of the World" Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Festivals and weddings are joyful / celebrations in Russia, and Russian / BARBIE is beautifully dressed for / either occasion in a traditional red / tunic and white blouse. She wears an / elaborate headpiece in complementary / colors of red and gold, and her lovely / hair has been fashioned into a long, / thick braid. Let the music and dancing / begin! / This series of Keepsake Ornaments / was inspired by the special edition / BARBIE Dolls of the World / Collection. / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: BARBIE is a trademark owned by and used under license / from Mattel, Inc. (C) 1997 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6369
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