Hallmark "Monopoly Game: Advance to Go! Series: Race Car" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2001
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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
2001
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Sharon Pike of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4998
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: 2001 on bottom of ornament: Monopoly(R), TM & (C) 2001 Hasbro, Inc. / 2001 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 2 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / MONOPOLY / Race Car / MONOPOLY(R) Game: Advance to Go! / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the / MONOPOLY(R) Game: Advance to Go! Series. / Look for series verification 2 on ornament. / Imagine playing the MONOPOLY(R) game / without your favorite token. Originally, the / inventor suggested players use household / items, like buttons and pennies! But in 1937, / Parker Brothers decided to include 10 metal / tokens, including the distinctive race car. More / than 60 years later, the venerable car was / named players' favorite in a nationwide poll. / Sculpted by Sharon Pike / Miniature / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Fine Pewter - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Monopoly(R) is a trademark of Hasbro, Inc. / (C) 2001 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved. / Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5292
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