Hallmark "Maxine's "Crabby Mall-idays"" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Character designed by John Wagner. Ornament designed by Michael Dirham 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
2019.65.6005
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on left side of ornament:
Maxine
on back of ornament:
John Wagner / 2004 / (C) 2004 Hmk. Lic. / QLX7641
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Maxine / TALKING ORNAMENT / Christmas 2004 / MAXINE'S "CRABBY MALL-IDAYS" / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
MAXINE'S "CRABBY MALL-IDAYS" / What do you get when you combine a crowded holiday mall / and Maxine? If you really want to know, press in the drawer / on this humorous Keepsake Ornament and you'll see. You'll / be treated to one of more than ten different wisecracks like... / "It's beginning to cost a lot like Christmas!" / "I think everybody at the mall is about 50 percent off." / "'Twas the night before Christmas, / and I've been in this line since Thanksgiving." / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / Character designed by John Wagner. / Can't get enough of Maxine? / Visit her website: www.maxine.com / Mike Dirham / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / 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 2004
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 2004 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QLX7641
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