Hallmark "Maxine: A Crabby Little Christmas" 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
Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by 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
2019.65.6925
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