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

Creator Notes

Designed by Orville Wilson of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

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