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Classic Family Game Night with Old Maid in Michigan for a GREAT cause!

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Classic Family Game Night with Old Maid in Michigan for a GREAT cause!

Our Old Maid in Michigan jumbo playing cards are a new twist on and old classic! The whole family will enjoy playing this fun game while learning a few things about the Great Lakes State.  Each Michigan themed character was hand illustrated by Artist, David W. Smith, who worked for some of the top Advertising Agencies in Detroit. When the economy took a turn for the worse, David lost his job, his home & car and found himself homeless, living on the streets of Pontiac. In 2014 the girls of Michigan Mittens put David to work on various art projects...

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Featured Artist & Iconic Detroit Illustrator, David W. Smith

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David is 55 years old and has worked for some of the largest Ad Agencies in the Country. He has created story boards for Vlasic, Chrysler, Chevrolet and many others. When our economy took a turn for the worse, David lost his job. Eventually he lost his home and car. David had been homeless for over 2 years. In July of 2014 David walked through the doors of our Mitten factory, suitcase in tow, looking for work. It didn't take long to realize that David did not fit the general stereotype of what society might think of someone who is homeless. ...

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