Hallmark "Holiday Barbie Series" Christmas Ornament, 1994

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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

1994

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3141

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / HOLIDAY Barbie TM / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Handcrafted - Dated 1994 / Second in the Holiday BARBIE Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Wearing a spectacular holiday gown, / BARBIE celebrates in style. This / Keepsake Ornament is the second in a / series of designs inspired by the very / special BARBIE(R) dolls offered each / holiday season. on top of packaging: Hallmark