Hallmark "1950s BARBIE" Christmas Ornament, 2001

THF352770 / Hallmark "1950s BARBIE" Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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

2001

Subject Date

1950-1959

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3510

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: B on bottom of ornament: Barbie TM / (C) Mattel / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie TM / 1950s BARBIE TM Ornament / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: "It's a date!" BARBIE TM is talking / on the phone with her steady boy- / friend, Ken(R). Whether they decide / to go to the sock hop or the soda / shop--or both--BARBIE TM has / chosen the ideal outfit. With a / bounce of her ponytail hairdo and / a flounce of her pink poodle skirt / (worn over a petticoat of white / tulle), BARBIE TM could step right / into the pages of a 1950s teen / fashion magazine. / Look for other Keepsake / Ornaments featuring BARBIE TM, / including the glamorous evening / ensemble Sophisticated Lady TM / (1963), at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: BARBIE is a trademark owned by and used under / license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 2000 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K. C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8882