Hallmark "The Lion King: Mufasa and Simba" Christmas Ornament, 1994
THF352116 / Hallmark "The Lion King: Mufasa and Simba" Christmas Ornament, 1994
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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
1994
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3153
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Mufasa and Simba / THE LION KING
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / Mufasa, the gentle, wise ruler, introduces his son / Simba to the majestic Pride Lands of Africa, which / someday the playful and mischievous cub will rule. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments inspired by / Disney's The Lion King including "Simba and Nala" / as childhood friends, Simba's playful pals "Timon / and Pumbaa," and the Magic Ornament portraying / Simba, the newborn cub, with his parents, Mufasa / and Sarabi, on Pride Rock.
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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