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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Thailand.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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