Hallmark "Disney's The Lion King: Simba, Pumbaa, and Timon" Christmas Ornament, 1995

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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

1995

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.69

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: HAKUNA MATATA on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Simba, Pumbaa and Timon / Disney's THE LION KING on top of packaging: Hallmark on back of packaging: Handcrafted / In a memorable scene from Disney's The Lion King, Simba, the young lion cub, follows a pair of fun-loving pals and joins in their song. "Hakuna Matata" --which means life with no worries. / This ornament captures all the fun of this happy-go-lucky time when the future king of the Pride Lands is befriended by the good-natured warthog, Pumbaa, and the hyperactive meerkat, Timon. on bottom of packaging: (C) THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., K.C., MO 64141 / Made in China QX6159