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

Creator Notes

Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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
Hallmark "Maxine: Bunny Skates" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2003