Hallmark "Favorite Bible Stories Series: David and Goliath" Christmas Ornament, 1999

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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

1999

Creator Notes

Designed by Tracy Larsen of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.2974

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: DAVID and GOLIATH / Then said David, "This day / will the LORD deliver / thee into mine hand." / And David ran to meet / Goliath, and he / took a stone, / and / slang it, / and David smote / the Philistine / in his forehead, / and slew him. on back of ornament: 1999 / hOLY / BIBLE on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / David and Goliath / Favorite Bible Stories / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: First in the Favorite Bible Stories Series. / Look for series verification 1 on this ornament. / Some of the best-loved stories from the / Bible are those we first hear as children. / This new series of Keepsake Ornaments / will present scenes from familiar stories / that live in our memories for a lifetime... / stories that become even more meaningful / as we share them with others. / This design, based on I Samuel 17, / illustrates an inspiring story of courage / and faith, as young David bravely confronts / the giant Goliath. / Sculpted by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. / Not for young children. / Handcrafted - Dated 1999 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 1999 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6447
Hallmark "Favorite Bible Stories Series: David and Goliath" Christmas Ornament, 1999