Hallmark "Disney's Simba's Pride: Simba and Nala" 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 Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3021

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Disney's / THE / LION KING / SIMBA'S PRIDE / Simba and Nala / WALT DISNEY'S SIMBA'S PRIDE on back of packaging: The "circle of life" continues! In Disney's classic / 1994 film The Lion King, a playful and mischievous / young cub named Simba grows up to fulfill his rightful / role as king of the Pridelands of Africa. He is also reunited / with his childhood friend Nala, and in the final moments / of the film, their firstborn cub is being presented to a / cheering crowd. The 1998 film Simba's Pride picks up / the story as the cub, a spirited and headstrong daughter, / takes her place in the "circle of life" and helps bring / peace to the Pridelands. / 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