Hallmark "Monopoly Game: Mr. Monopoly" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Ornament designed by Bob Siedler of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.1948
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on ornament: 2000 / BOARDWALK / PRICE $400 / LUXURY TAX / PAY $75.00 / PARK PLACE / PRICE $350 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MONOPOLY / Mr. Monopoly / MONOPOLY Game / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Do you dream of becoming a real estate tycoon? / Do you enjoy a game that's fun for players as young / as eight years old...or as old as their grandparents? / Then you'll understand why the MONOPOLY / game became an immediate hit when it was intro- / duced in 1935. Today it's available in 80 countries / and 26 languages and on the World Wide Web. / The dapper Mr. Monopoly (alias "the Chairman / of the Board") is shown on this ornament as he / confidently strides across the coveted Park Place / and Boardwalk properties. Look for the miniature ornament representing the game's newest token, / the Sack of Money, at your Hallmark retailer. / Sculpted by / Bob Siedler / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Monopoly is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. / (C) 2000 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8101
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