Hallmark "BARBIE Series: Roman Holiday" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2007
Subject Date
1959
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6133
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: Roman Holiday BarbieTM / (1959) / (C) Mattel / 2007 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 14 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Barbie [R] / Roman Holiday [TM] / Barbie [TM] Ornament / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Roman Holiday [TM]/ Barbie [TM] Ornament / When in Rome, dress as the fabulous do! / Barbie [R] Doll does just that in this carefully / crafted re-creation of Roman Holiday (1959). / Barbie [TM] wears a dress with striped bodice and / matching knee-length coat--just the thing for / going effortlessly from cafe to Colosseum. A / simply elegant "pearl" necklace and red straw / half-hat add a touch of continental polish. / And with purse and sunglasses in hand, Barbie [R] / is ready for a day of soakiing up all the history / and glamour of the city. / Patricia Andrews / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fourteenth in the Series. / Look for 14 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2007 packaging, underside: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2006 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX2357
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