Hallmark "Barbie Ballerina" Christmas Ornament, 2008

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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

2008

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6817

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: 2008 / (C) Mattel / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / BARBIE(R) B COLLECTOR / Barbie TM Ballerina / Barbie TM Ornament / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Barbie TM Ballerina / Barbie TM Ornament / Barbie TM is a vision of loveliness as the ballet begins / and the crowd sighs with appreciation and delight. / In a billow of pink tulle and a cascade of curls, Barbie TM / glides and twirls across the stage as if born for the / leading role. The maestro cannot help smiling--he's / never seen such grace and style--Barbie TM is the loveliest / dancer yet! / Patricia Andrews / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fin decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted and fabric - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, / and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI2021
Hallmark "Barbie Ballerina" Christmas Ornament, 2008