Hallmark "BARBIE Series: Barbie in Busy Gal Fashion" Christmas Ornaments, 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

1960

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3582

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of Barbie ornament: Barbie TM / Busy Gal 1960 / 2001 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 8 on front of portfolio ornament: Barbie / fashion designer on back of portfolio ornament: Barbie TM / (C) Mattel, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie TM / BARBIE TM in Busy Gal TM Fashion / Figurine and Portfolio Ornament Set / DECORATION DES FETES / SET OF 2 ORNAMENTS ENSEMBLE DE 2 DECORATIONS / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Eighth in the BARBIE TM Ornament Series. / Look for series verification 8 on this ornament. / Between modeling assignments, / BARBIE TM visits top fashion houses / to present her own designs. She's / dressed for success in a smartly / tailored red suit with a short- / sleeved jacket and slim skirt. The / red-and-white-striped pattern / of her blouse is repeated on the / jacket lining and the brim of her / blue hat. Open-toed shoes and / a narrow belt echo the accent / of blue. / Based on the 1960-1961 Barbie TM / Busy Gal TM fashion, this ornament / set includes two pieces: a BARBIE TM / figurine and a portfolio ornament, / which opens to show the fashion / sketches. Look for other Keepsake / Ornaments featuring BARBIE TM / at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / Anita Marra Rogers / 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., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6965