Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Cherry Parfait" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Subject Date

2006

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.6118

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: MADAME / Alexander [R] / Cherry Parfait / (C) 2007 Alexander Doll Company / 2007 / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / Cherry Parfait / MADAME / Alexander / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Cherry Parfait / MADAME / Alexander / "Cherry Parfait" recalls the 1950s, when / bobby soxers gathered at the soda fountain / to talk about, school, boys, and rock 'n' roll. / This blond miss is dressed for the occasion / in a red-and-white-striped blouse and red / pleated skirt, topped with a jacket sporting / cherry-red buttons. Saddle shoes add the / perfect retro touch. / The inspiration for this ornament / is a doll from Madame Alexander's / collection for 2006. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Twelth in the Series. / Look for 12 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) 2007 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka / QX7587
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