Hallmark "Maxine: Bunny Skates" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by Bob Siedler 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
2019.65.5052
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
I DON'T / DO / JOLLY!
on back of ornament:
Maxine / 2003 / (C) HMK. LIC.
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / BUNNY SKATES / MAXINE / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
BUNNY SKATES / MAXINE / "Ice-skating with hot cocoa is a lot / easier," says Maxine, "when the dang / bunnies on my skates keep their ears / up and out of the way." / Character designed by John Wagner / Ornament by Bob Siedler / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2003
on top of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973 - 2003
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM4957
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