Hallmark "Teen Age Fashion Model Barbie" 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 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
2019.65.6679
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: Barbie [TM] / 50 / FIFTIETH / ANNIVERSARY ornament, underside: 2009 / (C) Mattel, Inc. / [TM] / HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Barbie [TM] / 50 [TM] / FIFTIETH / ANNIVERSARY / Teen Age Fashion Model / Barbie [TM] Ornament / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Teen Age Fashion Model / Barbie [TM] Ornament / Fifty years ago, the world was first introduced / to Barbie [TM], the stylish "teen age fashion model" / who instantly captured our hearts and imagina- / tion. And what was Barbie [TM] wearing for that / fabulous debut? The classic look of crisp black / and white, patterned into an iconic striped / swimsuit. With an always careful eye for detail, / Barbie [TM] completed the look with open-toe / shoes, sleek sunglasses, hoop earrings, and / perfectly manicured nails. Though Barbie [TM] / has continued to model the popular looks / and fashions of every generation, this original / vision of girlish glamour is one we'll never / forget. / Patricia Andrews / 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) 2008 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / www.barbie.com / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI3002
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