Hallmark "The Nutcracker Ballet: Barbie as Snowflake" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5589

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Porcelain (Material)
Textile materials
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: Barbie [TM] / (C) Mattel / 2002 / [TM] / Hallmark / Cards, Inc.
Hallmark "The Nutcracker Ballet: Barbie as Snowflake" Christmas Ornament, 2002