Hallmark "Legends of the Three Kings Collection: King Kharoof- Second King" Christmas Ornament, 1998

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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

1998

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.2869

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / King Kharoof--Second King / Legend of Three Kings Collection / COLLECTOR'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 continues with / a Libyan King whose name was Kharoof. / This ornament complements the '97 and '99 / 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 1998 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE ORNAMENT / 25 Years of Collecting Memories / 1973 -1998
Hallmark "Legends of the Three Kings Collection: King Kharoof- Second King" Christmas Ornament, 1998