Hallmark "Enchanted Evening Case and Barbie Ornament" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 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

Subject Date

1960-1964

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5037

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2002 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. on back of case: 2002 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie TM / Christmas 2002 / ENCHANTED EVENING CASE / AND BARBIE TM ORNAMENT / MINIATURE / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: ENCHANTED EVENING CASE / AND BARBIE TM ORNAMENT / Whether Barbie(R) was wearing an elegant / pink satin dress or a casual blue corduroy / jumper, she was always in fashion. / This replica of her 1960s travel case / features a removable Barbie(R) doll / ornament wearing Enchanted Evening / (1960-1963). Her outfit / Friday Night Date (1960-1964), / remains nearly inside the case. The / accessories drawer opens. / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Patricia Andrews / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: BARBIE and associated trademarks are owned by and used / under license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 2991 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXM4383