Hallmark "Maxine" Christmas Ornament, 1998
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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
1998
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
2019.65.2879
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Maxine
on back of packaging:
Maxine takes to the snow-covered / hills with her trusty toboggan and / faithful companion Floyd. Everyone / clears a path as she calls out one of her / favorite holiday greetings: "Get offa my / slope, dope!" / Maxine is a popular character from / the Hallmark SHOEBOX offering. / Character designed by John Wagner. / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Handcrafted - 1998
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 - 1998
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