Hallmark "Maxine: On Thin Ice" Christmas Ornament, 1999

01

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

Creator Notes

Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

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
Hallmark "Maxine: On Thin Ice" Christmas Ornament, 1999