Hallmark "Legend of Three Kings Collection: King Malh - Third King" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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