Hallmark "Barbie Swan Lake Ornament Set" Christmas Ornaments, 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

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3471

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of Barbie ornament: Barbie TM / 2003 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on bottom of swan ornament: 2003 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie TM / Christmas 2003 / BARBIE TM Swan Lake ORNAMENT SET / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging; BARBIE TM Swan Lake / ORNAMENT SET / In the 2003 video Barbie TM of Swan Lake, Barbie(R) / dances the role of Odette TM, a charming, timid girl / who wishes to become brave. She follows an injured / unicorn into an enchanted forest where an evil wizard / transforms her into a beautful swan. When a magic / crystal restores her human form, she falls in love with / a handsome prince. He admires her playful spirit, kind / heart, and nature beauty. Odette TM risks her life to save / him and discovers both her own courage and the / astonishing power of true love. / This set of ornaments features Barbie(R) as Odette TM and / includes a miniature ornament of the beautiful swan. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Tenth in the Series. / Look for 10 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: BARBIE is a trademark owned by and used under license from Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2003 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8447