Hallmark "Barbie Star 'Vette" Christmas Ornament, 2008

Summary

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

2008

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Rogers, Anita Marra 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by Anita Marra Rogers of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6816

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of ornament: G70-14 / SUPERLSICKES / L60-14 SUPERSLICKS on back of ornament: Barbie on bottom of ornament: (C) Mattel / 1975 Corvette used under license. / 2008 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Barbie TM / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED / PRODUCT / Barbie TM Star 'Vette / Barbie TM Ornament / christmas ornament decoration de noel on back of packaging: Barbie TM Star 'Vette / Barbie TM Ornament / Always on the cutting edge of fashion, Barbie TM is a real / head turner while cruising in this brand-new Star 'Vette. / Whether Barbie is out for an afternoon of shopping or / heading for an evening of dancing and fun at the disco, / it's great to be seen in this ultracool, made-for-fun / convertible. With its far-out orange stripes and groovy / mag wheels, it's the epitome of super seventies styling. / Anita Marra Rogers / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fin decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / handcrafted - dated 2008 on bottom of packaging: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / General Motors Trademarks used under license to Hallmark. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI2231

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