Hallmark "Viva Las Vegas!" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Orville Wilson 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
2019.65.6749
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament:
WELCOME / TO Fabulous / LAS VEGAS / NEVADA
ornament, underside:
2009 [TM] (C) 2009 HMK. LIC. QXG6772
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Features Sound / Viva Las Vegas! / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Viva Las Vegas! / Slots! Poker! Blackjack! / This city's up all night! / The roulette wheels are spinning-- / it's a gambler's delight! / The odds are in your favor / that excitement's what you'll get... / What happens here may stay here, / but they're times you won't forget! / Press the button on the ornament to hear some / of the exciting sounds of Las Vegas! / Orville Wilson / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009
packaging, underside:
(C) 2009 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG6772
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