Hallmark "BARBIE: Cheer for Fun!" 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 Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.

Object ID

2019.65.5582

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: Barbie [TM] / 2002 / (C) Mattel / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie [TM] / Christmas 2002 / CHEER FOR FUN! / BARBIE [TM] Ornament / decoration des fetes packaging, back: CHEER FOR FUN! / BARBIE [TM] Ornament / Looking spunky, cool, and proud, / Barbie [R] doll's taking on the crowd, / In her red and white, / she RULES, so never fear! / With pom-pom in the air / And a jazzy smile to spare, / It's "Two - four - six - eight - CELEBRATE / this year! / Anita Marra Rogers / 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 by and used under license / from Mattel, Inc. (C) 2001 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QXI8306