Hallmark "Maxine: I Don't Do Jolly!" Christmas Ornament, 2002

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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

2002

Creators

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

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.5512

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, right side: Maxine ornament, underside: [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2002 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MOTION SENSOR / TALKING / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2002 / I DON'T DO JOLLY! / MAXINE / decoration des fetes packaging, back: I DON'T DO JOLLY! / MAXINE / No one spreads holiday cheer quite like / Maxine. Hallmark's popular spokesperson! / With this ornament, which features a motion / sensor, Maxine will bring her unique brand / of holiday spirit into your home with / one-liners like... / "Christmas always means the same / thing to me -- hot cider, hot cocoa, / and hot flashes." / "When carolers ask me if I have a / request, I always say 'Keep moving.'" / "The holidays always bring out my / spirit of giving. This year, I'm giving / wedgies." / -Ornament features more than 10 messages / -Ornament is battery-powered (batteries are included) / -Ornament should be turned off when not in use / Sharon Pike / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / CHRISTMAS / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeanes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2002 packaging, underside: Mfd. for and (C) 2002 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2806
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