Hallmark "Celebration Barbie Series" 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 Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3472
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Plush
Fake fur fabric
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
Barbie TM / 2003 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 4
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie TM / Christmas 2003 / CELEBRATION BARBIE TM / ORNAMENT / Special 2003 Edition / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging;
CELEBRATION BARBIE TM / ORNAMENT / Special 2003 Edition / As magical as the dawn after a midnight snowfall, / Barbie(R) doll is truly a vision of beauty for the / holiday season. Her elegant Winter Fantasy TM / ensemble was inspired by the splendor of a winter / landscape, where rays of sunlight transform / snowflakes into glittering gems. / The gown glistens in white upon gleaming white, / and luxurious faux fur wraps around her shoulders. / Her cascading curls are crowned with a brilliant / tiara, which echoes the sparkle of her elaborate belt. / This Keepsake Ornament reflects the design of / the Winter Fantasy TM Barbie(R) doll, first in the / Holiday Visions TM series, which debuted in 2003. / Patricia Andrews / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Fourth in the Series. Look for 4 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. / 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 QX2459
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