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

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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