Hallmark "Barbie Thumbelina" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Katrina Bricker 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
2019.65.6675
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: (C) Mattel, Inc. / 2009 / [TM] / HMK. CDS. / Barbie [TM] packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Barbie [R] / Presents / Thumbelina / Barbie [TM] Thumbelina/ christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Barbie [TM] Thumbelina / Thumbelina is a Twillerbee [TM], one of a tiny / people who live happily among the wildflowers. / When she and her friends are snatched from / their meadow and taken to a city apartment, / they hear about construction plans that / endanger the Twillerbee [TM] world! Can someone / as small as Thumbelina save the day? With the / power of friendship and the magic of nature, / anything is possible! / Katrina Bricker / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are / owned by, and used under license from Mattel, Inc. / (C) 2009 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1345