Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Red Queen - Alice in Wonderland" 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
Subject Date
1997
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of 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
2019.65.2992
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Red Queen - Alice in Wonderland / Madame Alexander / COLLECTOR'S SERIES
on back of packaging:
Fourth in the Madame Alexander Series. / Look for series verification 4 on this ornament. / Looking her lovliest in a brocade-style / robe with a lacy train, Her Majesty wears an / elaborate crown and carries a "jeweled" scepter. / Inspired by the Queen of Hearts in the curious / 1865 tale by Lewis Carroll, the Red Queen was / designed with 20th-century fashion ingenuity / by Madame Alexander. The sweet-faced doll / appeared in the Madame Alexander Alice / in Wonderland collection in 1997. / You'll find Alice, wearing a beautiful party / dress, in the Spring 2000 Collection of Keepsake / Ornaments at your Hallmark Gold Crown Store. / Sculpted by / John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Madame Alexander / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY, INC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6379
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