Hallmark "Maxine: A Crabby Little Christmas" Christmas Ornament, 2009

Summary

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

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Wagner, John 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.6925

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: Stressed in holiday style. ornament, underside: J Wagner / 2009 / [TM] / (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Hallmark / Maxine [TM] / A Crabby Little Christmas / Maxine / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: A Crabby Little Christmas / Maxine / It's Christmastime on Crabby Road, and / Maxine's got as much to do as the cheery / people--and more to gripe about. But / after years of holiday shopping, Maxine / has learned a thing or two. For instance, / nothing says "Merry Christmas!" to fellow / shoppers like a festive shirt. Also, nothing / says, "Back away form the last loaf of over- / priced fruitcake," like a good prod with a / pair of reindeer antlers! / Character designed by John Wagner / Can't get enough of Maxine? / Visit her Web site: www.maxine.com / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: (C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI1252

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