Hallmark "Madame Alexander Series: Dancing Clara" 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
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
2019.65.5880
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
MADAME / ALEXANDER / Dancing Clara / (C) 2004 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / 2004 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 9
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / DANCING CLARA / MADAME / Alexander(R) / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
DANCING CLARA / MADAME / Alexander(R) / Dressed for the ballet in pink frills, ruffles, / and bows, Clara holds her beloved Nutcracker, / the magical toy given to her by her godfather, / Herr Drosselmeyer. Does Clara remember / her enchanted Christmas Eve journey to the / Kingdom of the Sweets, when the Nutcracker / came alive? Or does she think it was all a dream? / This exquisite Madame Alexander(R) design / was inspired by the delightful Tchaikovsky / ballet The Nutcracker, first performed more / than a century ago. / John "Collin" Francis / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Ninth in the Series. / Look for 9 on this ornament. / 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 bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Alexander Doll Company, Inc. / www.madamealexander.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8111
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