Hallmark "Maxine" Christmas Ornament, 1996
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1996
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2218
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
This is / as merry as / I get.
on back of ornament:
Maxine
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / This is / as merry as / I get. / Maxine
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted - Dated 1996 / Character Designed by John Wagner / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / Maxine, a favorite character in the / Hallmark SHOEBOX GREETINGS / offering, has been described as a lean, / mean grouching machine. / Depicted here with her dog Floyd, / she invites a holiday chuckle with this / characteristic remark, "This is as merry / as I get."
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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