Hallmark "Barbie: Shopping for Shoes" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2003

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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

2003

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.5071

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
String (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of shoes: (C) Mattel / HMK. on front of shoe boxes: Barbie TM on back of shoe boxes: 2003 / (C) Mattel / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front and back of bag: Barbie TM on bottom of bag: 2003 / (C) Mattel / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / Barbie TM / SHOPPING FOR SHOES / BARBIE(R) / MINIATURE / set of 7 ornaments ensemble de 7 decorations on back of packaging: SHOPPING FOR SHOES / BARBIE(R) / No girl ever has too many shoes, and / Barbie(R) doll is no exception! This / adorable ornament set actually contains / three pairs of Barbie doll's favorites: / pumps, weggies, and slides! Each pair / comes in its own shoe box, and all three / boxes fit into her signature shopping / bag. It's a very fashionable way to / decorate your holiday tree this season. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concues a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne conviennent pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted- Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003 on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QXM4949
Hallmark "Barbie: Shopping for Shoes" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2003