Hallmark "Victorian Elegance Barbie" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
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
2019.65.2641
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament Victorian / Elegance TM / Barbie(R) on back of ornament: Hallmark / Barbie(R) / COLLECTIBLES / (C) 1996 Mattel, Inc. / All Rights Reserved. / QHB6004 inside front of ornament: Inspired by / the 1994 / Hallmark exclusive / Victorian Elegance TM / Barbie(R) doll. on front of packaging: Victorian Elegance TM Barbie TM Ornament / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Barbie(R) / COLLECTIBLES / VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS COLLECTION on back of packaging: DATED 1997 / Hallmark artist Patricia Andrews / created this locket ornament based / on the Victorian Elegance TM Barbie(R) / doll, the first Hallmark Special / Edition Barbie doll, introduced in / 1994. Antique greeting card artwork / from the 19th century inspired the / exquisite skaing costume, pictured / in a holiday scene from Victorian / times. Look for other Hallmark / exclusive Barbie Collectibles TM in / your Hallmark Gold Crown store. / BARBIE and associated trademarks are owned by and used / under license from Mattel, Inc. (C) 1996 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QHB6004 on top of packaging: Hallmark / GOLD / CROWN
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