Hallmark "Madame Alexander Little Women Series: Josephine "Jo" March" Christmas Ornament, 2002
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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
2002
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Julie Forsyth of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5271
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
MADAME / Alexander / "Little Women" - Jo - 1998 / (C) 2002 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / 2002 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / JOSEPHINE "JO" MARCH / Little Women / MADAME / Alexander [R] / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / Decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
JOSEPHINE "JO" MARCH / Little Women / MADAME / Alexander [R] / Louisa May Alcott created her heart- / warming story of Little Women base on / four sisters depicting her own family. Jo, / a fifteen-year-old tomboy with a gift for / writing, loves to create "splendid little / plays" which she and her sisters act out. / Capturing the elegant tradition, Madame Alexander created this winter ensemble / exclusively for Jo. A different member of the March / family is featured in this series each year. / Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series. Look for 2 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Porcelain - Dated 2002
packaging, underside:
(C) 2002 Aexander Doll Company, Inc. / www.madamealexander.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., Mo. 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8126
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