Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Christmas Tea" Christmas Ornament, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6339

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: MADAME / Alexander / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY INC. / Christmas Tea / (C) 2006 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / 2006 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 11 on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Christmas Tea / MADAME / Alexander (R) / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Eleventh in the Series. Look for 11 on this ornament. / Christmas Tea / MADAME / Alexander (R) / Wendy steps out on a bright and frosty / winter day to enjoy a tea party at her grand- / mother's house. Naturally, she's wearing her / prettiest holiday outfit. Her velvety red coat / with holly embroidery falls open in front to / show a glimpse of the red bow oh her ivory / dress underneath. In her hand, she holds an / ornament shaped like a teapot--a special gift / for her grandmother that will always be a / reminder of their happy times together. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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. / HANDCRATED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: (C) Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Thailand QX2346
Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Christmas Tea" Christmas Ornament, 2006