Hallmark "Collector's Club Series: Happy Holidays Barbie" Collector's Club Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Subject Date
1989
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
2019.65.3938
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Fake fur fabric
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
Based on the 1989 / Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) Doll / Second in the Collector's Club Series / 1997 Edition / Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / TM & (C) 1997 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / Keepsake / Ornament / COLLECTOR'S / CLUB / Barbie / COLLECTIBLES / 1997 Club Edition Ornament / Based on the 1989 Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) Doll / COLLECTOR'S CLUB SERIES
on back of packaging:
Second in the Collector's Club Series / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / Mattel's second Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) Doll was / introduced in 1989. A true winter beauty, she wore a / sparkling white satin gown trimmed with simulated fur. A / red and white snowflake accent crowned her flowing blonde / hair as she celebrated the season with elegence and beauty. / This is the second in the Club-exclusive series based / on the early Happy Holidays(R) BARBIE(R) Dolls. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / This Keepsake Ornament is a / collectible decorative item and is / not intended for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1997
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
BARBIE and associated trademarks are owned by and used under / license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 1997 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for and (C) 1997 Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXC5162
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