Hallmark "Madame Alexander Little Women Series: Elizabeth "Beth" March" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
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
2019.65.3456
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Porcelain (Material)
Machine lace
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
"Little Women" Beth - 1998 / (C) 2003 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / MADAME / Alexander(R) / Little Women / ELIZABETH "BETH" MARCH / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
MADAME / Alexander(R) / Little Women / ELIZABETH "BETH" MARCH / Sweet Beth, the shy and soft-spoken sister in / Louisa May Alcott's classic Little Women, brings / harmony to her family in more ways than one. / Her talent on the piano is an expression of / her temperament, "always hopeful, happy, and / serene...every one's friend." Her father calls her / "Little Tranquillity," a name that beautifully / describes her appearance in this exquisite / Madame Alexander(R) ensemble. / A different member of the March family is / featured each year in thie series. / Julie Forsyth / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Third in the Series. / Look for 3 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Porcelain - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / www.madamealexander.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX8187
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