Hallmark "Legend of Three Kings Collection: King Malh - Third King" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2951

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of card: Legend of Three Kings / Many kings throughout the land saw the star of hope that / first Christmas night. Three of them from the ancient continent / of Africa would come together in their quest to find the King / of Kings. / The legend unfolds [...] on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / King Malh - Third King / Legend of Three Kings Collection on back of packaging: Many kings throughout the land saw the star of / hope that first Christmas night. Three of them would / come together in their quest to find the King of Kings. / The legend continues with the third and final king, / King Malh, whose name means "salt." / This ornament complements the '97 and '98 Legend / of Three Kings Collection. A Collector's Card with the / complete story of The Legend of Three Kings is enclosed. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6797
Hallmark "Legend of Three Kings Collection: King Malh - Third King" Christmas Ornament, 1999