Hallmark "Madame Alexander: Alice in Wonderland" Spring Ornament, 2000
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Artifact Overview
Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. These ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories, commemorating milestones, and expressing one's personality and unique tastes. This success led the company to produce ornaments for other holidays. Hallmark marketed and sold Easter and springtime ornaments in several series dating back to the 1990s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Holiday ornament
Date Made
2000
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5774
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
Madame Alexander(R) / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY, INC. / Alice in Wonderland - 1997 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 2000
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Alice in Wonderland / Madame Alexander(R) / DECORATION PRINTANIERE
on back of packaging:
In her elaborate petticoats, lace, and embroidery, / Alice is dressed for the most famous of all tea parties. / Since the publication of Lewis Carroll's classic in 1865, / children and adults alike have experienced the fantastic / world of Wonderland through the eyes of this smart, / inquisitive heroine. / As fashioned in 1996 by Madame Alexander (R), Alice / In Wonderland's sweet face reflects her awe at / her magical surroundings. / Sculpted by John "Collin" Francis / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Madame Alexander (R) / ALEXANDER DOLL COMPANY, INC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QEO8421
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