Hallmark "Maxine: The Crabby Caroler" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by Michael Dirham 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
2019.65.4457
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: Maxine / 2005 / [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QLX7592 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / MAGIC / SOUND / AND LIGHT / Maxine / THE CRABBY CAROLER / decoration des fetes packaging, back: THE CRABBY CAROLER / It's that time of year again, and Maxine is up to her usual / antics. This year she rings in the holidays singing her own / version of several Christmas favorites. Push the button on / the back of the ornament to hear such classics as: / I'll be home for Christmas...Hopefuly, home alone! / Up on the housetop!...That's a good place to hide / from the relatives! / Should old acquaintance be forgot?...Yeah, usually. / When you push the button, the lamp in the streetlight will / illuminate. It will automatically turn off after 20 seconds. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / Character designed by John Wagner / Can't get enough of Maxine? / Visit her at: www.hallmark.com / Mike Dirham / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QLX7592
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