Hallmark "Barbie Thumbelina" Christmas Ornament, 2009

THF358244 / Hallmark "Barbie Thumbelina" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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

2009

Creator Notes

Designed by Katrina Bricker of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6675

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: (C) Mattel, Inc. / 2009 / [TM] / HMK. CDS. / Barbie [TM] packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Barbie [R] / Presents / Thumbelina / Barbie [TM] Thumbelina/ christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Barbie [TM] Thumbelina / Thumbelina is a Twillerbee [TM], one of a tiny / people who live happily among the wildflowers. / When she and her friends are snatched from / their meadow and taken to a city apartment, / they hear about construction plans that / endanger the Twillerbee [TM] world! Can someone / as small as Thumbelina save the day? With the / power of friendship and the magic of nature, / anything is possible! / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by, and used under license from Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2009 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1345