Hallmark "Barbie: Peppermint Candy Cane" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6063

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Tulle (Meshed textile)
Ribbon (Material)
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie TM / Christmas 2004 / PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE TM / Barbie TM Ornament / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE TM / Barbie TM Ornament / A beautiful ballerina inspired by the / peppermint candy cane in the beloved / ballet The Nutcracker, Barbie doll(R) looks / spectacular in a shimmering costume in / candy cane colors. The fitted white bodice / has tiny stripes of green and pink like the / green and pink bows on the candy cane. / A layered tulle skirt, light pink tights, and / delicate pink toe shoes complete her / enchanting costume. / In this elegant pose, the Peppermint / Candy Cane Barbie TM ornament pauses / en pointe, poised for the applause that is / sure to follow. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 and Fabric - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress is owned / by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2003 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8544
Hallmark "Barbie: Peppermint Candy Cane" Christmas Ornament, 2004