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- "Electric Traveling Crane" Arcade Game, circa 1933 - In the 1930s, skill games, like this art deco Electric Traveling Crane, were extremely popular. International Mutoscope Reel Company owner, William Rabkin, patented this machine. Rabkin was an innovator in marketing and designing arcade machines. He falsely claimed to have invented crane games; in reality, Erie Manufacturing Company developed the first patented crane game, the Erie Digger, in 1926.
- circa 1933
- Collections - Artifact
"Electric Traveling Crane" Arcade Game, circa 1933
In the 1930s, skill games, like this art deco Electric Traveling Crane, were extremely popular. International Mutoscope Reel Company owner, William Rabkin, patented this machine. Rabkin was an innovator in marketing and designing arcade machines. He falsely claimed to have invented crane games; in reality, Erie Manufacturing Company developed the first patented crane game, the Erie Digger, in 1926.
- Hallmark "Galaga" Christmas Ornament, 2009 - With its light and sound effects, Hallmark's "Galaga" captured the sights, sounds, and excitement of the popular 1980s arcade game. Nearly 30 years after Galaga's debut, this small ornament version delighted video arcade fans with a reminder of hours spent battling aliens in the darkest corners of the galaxy. It was designed by Orville Wilson--a Hallmark artist who loves playing video games.
- 2009
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Galaga" Christmas Ornament, 2009
With its light and sound effects, Hallmark's "Galaga" captured the sights, sounds, and excitement of the popular 1980s arcade game. Nearly 30 years after Galaga's debut, this small ornament version delighted video arcade fans with a reminder of hours spent battling aliens in the darkest corners of the galaxy. It was designed by Orville Wilson--a Hallmark artist who loves playing video games.
- Atlas Lifter Arcade Game, "Test Your Strength," circa 1904 - Coin-operated novelty machines -- including games, vending machines, slot machines, and photobooths -- exploded in popularity at the turn of the 20th century. Caille Brothers Company of Detroit was among the largest manufacturers in the market. The Atlas Lifter, a deadlift strength testing game, was just one of the 223 different kinds of arcade machines that the company developed.
- circa 1904
- Collections - Artifact
Atlas Lifter Arcade Game, "Test Your Strength," circa 1904
Coin-operated novelty machines -- including games, vending machines, slot machines, and photobooths -- exploded in popularity at the turn of the 20th century. Caille Brothers Company of Detroit was among the largest manufacturers in the market. The Atlas Lifter, a deadlift strength testing game, was just one of the 223 different kinds of arcade machines that the company developed.
- Hallmark "Pac-Man" Christmas Ornament, 2008 - 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.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Pac-Man" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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.