Vintage 1997 Hallmark Keepsake Chinese Barbie Dolls of the World

Chinese Barbie in a floral silk cheongsam-style dress, gold trim and all, with her hair swept into a traditional updo topped with a jeweled hairpin. This entry continued Hallmark’s Dolls of the World series, which by 1997 had built a loyal following among collectors who tracked the line year over year for its costume detail and cultural range.  Still factory sealed in its original packaging, complete with the original box and a 1997 Keepsake Ornament Collector’s Club membership insert.  Item specifics  • Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Dolls of the World Collector’s Series, dated 1997  • Character: Chinese Barbie  • Base marked “1997 Dolls of the World, Chinese Barbie,” © 1997 Mattel Inc., Hallmark Cards Inc.  • new with original box  • Includes 1997 Collector’s Club membership promotional insert  • For decorative use only, per manufacturer