Hallmark "Lucky Slot Machine" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creator Notes

Designed by Linda Sickman of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5120

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of ornament: 2005 / (C) 2005 Hallmark / Licensing, Inc. on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / LUCKY SLOT MACHINE / MINIATURE / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: LUCKY SLOT MACHINE / This jolly little slot machine / is fun and festive! Ho-Ho-Ho! / So pull the handle, and with luck, / you might just get three in a row! / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Linda Sickman / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 2005 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM8135