Hallmark "Best in Show Barbie" 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 Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6676

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Barbie [TM] / Best in Show / Barbie [TM] Ornament / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Best in Show / Barbie [TM] Ornament / Together Barbie [TM] and Tawny [TM] have trained for this day, / spending long hours practicing jumps and perfecting / their style. From head to hooves, the hardworking pair / is outfitted with classy Christmas touches like Barbie / doll's fur-trimmed sweater and Tawny's elegant holiday / wreath. There's no doubt Barbie doll and Tawny are / "best in show." / Patricia Andrews / 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) 2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1052
Hallmark "Best in Show Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 2009