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

Creator Notes

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

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