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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Patricia Andrews for Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Sri Lanka.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
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
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