Hallmark "Legend of Three Kings Collection: King Noor -- First King" Christmas Ornament, 1997

THF184343 / Hallmark "Legend of Three Kings Collection: King Noor -- First King" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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

1997

Creator Notes

Designed by Patricia Andrews for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.

Object ID

2019.65.2582

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / King Noor-First King / Legend of Three Kings Collection / COLLETOR'S CARD ENCLOSED 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 / begins with an Egyptian king whose name / was Noor. A Collector's Card with the / complete story of Legend of Three Kings / is enclosed. The additional kings will join / the collection in years to come. / Sculpted by / Patricia Andrews / For decorative use only. / Not for young children / Handcrafted - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark