Hallmark "BARBIE Fairytopia" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by 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

2019.65.4336

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Textile materials
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: Barbie / Fairytopia [TM] / 2005 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QX16512 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / BARBIE [TM] FAIRYTOPIA [TM] / ORNAMENT / decoration des fetes packaging, back: BARBIE [TM] FAIRYTOPIA [TM] / ORNAMENT / Today the lovely flower fairy Elina has the most / magnificent wings in all of Fairytopia. But once / upon a time, she had no wings at all! That was a / time when an evil spell had been cast over the land / and the flowers were becoming weak and ill. / Despite enormous obstacles, Elina succeeded in / breaking the spell. She was granted the spectacular / wings in recognition of her bravery. / The charming story of Elina is beautifully told / in the 2005 video Barbie [TM] Fairytopia [TM], in which / she has numerous adventures and meets many / new friends - including a handsome prince. / Battery-operated light. Batteries included. To see / the edges of the wings glow, press button located / on side of flower base. Instructions printed inside / box. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: BARBIE, FAIRYTOPIA and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2005 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI6512
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