Hallmark "BARBIE as Rapunzel" 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. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5414

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: Barbie / Rapunzel / 2002 Edition / (C) Mattel / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie [TM] / Christmas 2002 / BARBIE [TM] AS / RAPUNZEL ORNAMENT / set of 2 ornaments / ensemble de 2 decorations packaging, back: BARBIE [TM] AS / RAPUNZEL ORNAMENT / In the 2002 video retelling of the classic fairy / tale, BARBIE [TM] stars as Rapunzel, a lovely young / girl who lived long, long ago ... in a time of magic / and dragons. Kept imprisoned by a jealous aunt, / Rapunzel was a cheerful girl with beautiful long / hair and a special talent for painting. / One day she discovered a surprising gift from / the past, a gift that she would someday use to / gain her freedom. It was a child's hairbrush / inscribed "To our daughter Rapunzel on her / first birthday with love forever, Mom and Dad." / In truth, the hairbrush was an enchanted / paintbrush ... / This set of Keepsake Ornaments features / BARBIE [R] in the role of Rapunzel and includes / a tiny ornament in the shape of a hairbrush. / Patricia Andrews / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: BARBIE is a trademark owned and used under license / from Mattel, Inc. (C) 2002 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI5326
Hallmark "BARBIE as Rapunzel" Christmas Ornament, 2002