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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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