Hallmark "Madame Alexander: Classic Red Riding Hood" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004

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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

2004

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5094

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Plush
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: (C) 2004 Alexander / Doll Company, Inc. / 2004 / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / CLASSIC RED RIDING HOOD / MADAME / Alexander(R) / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: CLASSIC RED RIDING HOOD / MADAME / Alexander(R) / Favorite fairy-tale characters are / even more charming when dressed in / exquisite and detailed designs by / Madame Alexander. This ornament is a / replica of one of the beautiful Madame / Alexander dolls issued in 2002. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2004 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. www.madamealexander.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5201
Hallmark "Madame Alexander: Classic Red Riding Hood" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004