Hallmark "The Lion King: Mufasa and Simba" Christmas Ornament, 1994

Summary

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.

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

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

1994

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.3153

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mufasa and Simba / THE LION KING on back of packaging: Handcrafted / Mufasa, the gentle, wise ruler, introduces his son / Simba to the majestic Pride Lands of Africa, which / someday the playful and mischievous cub will rule. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments inspired by / Disney's The Lion King including "Simba and Nala" / as childhood friends, Simba's playful pals "Timon / and Pumbaa," and the Magic Ornament portraying / Simba, the newborn cub, with his parents, Mufasa / and Sarabi, on Pride Rock. on top of packaging: Hallmark

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