Hallmark "45th Anniversary Barbie" 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 Patricia Andrews 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
2019.65.6067
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
45th / Barbie TM / ANNIVERSARY / 2004 / (C) Mattel / HMK. CDS.
signature on bottom of ornament:
Patricia / Andrews
on bottom of display stand:
45th / Barbie TM / ANNIVERSARY / 2004 / (C) Mattel / HMK. CDS. / QHB6601
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 45th Barbie TM / ANNIVERSARY / 45th Anniversary Barbie TM Ornament / Ornament With Lighted Display Stand / Decoration avec socle d'appui lumineux
on back of packaging:
45th Anniversary Barbie(R) Ornament / Barbie(R) doll makes a dramatic entrance wearing a striking / evening ensemble. Her shimmering black gown is accented / by a sophisticated black and white swirl that rises from / her waist, encircles her lovely platinum blond hair, and / then sweeps gracefully to the floor. / A fitting tribute to 45 years of beauty, style, and glamour, / this spectacular design wraps Barbie(R) in elegant curves. / It was inspired by the bathing suit that she wore for her / original debut in 1959. / To see the spotlight shine on your Barbie(R) ornament, place it on the / special display base provided. You can also display the ornament / without the base. / Battery-operated. Batteries not included. Instructions printed inside / box. Note: Display base can be powered by adapter (not included). / Instruction printed inside box. / Handcrafted - Dated 2004 / 45th / Barbie / ANNIVERSARY / 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. / Ornament With Lighted Display Stand / Decoration avec socle d'appui lumineux
on bottom of packaging:
BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2004 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QHB6601 / www.hallmark.com
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