Hallmark "Maxine: On Thin Ice" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
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 Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2770
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament:
Maxine
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / On Thin Ice / Maxine
on back of packaging:
Maxine keeps her cool as she sails across the ice / with Floyd at her side. She notes that "even the best / skaters fall down now and then- especially if you give / 'em a little shove." / Maxine is a favorite character in the Hallmark / SHOEBOX offering. / Character designed by John Wagner / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Sri Lanka QX6489
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