Hallmark "The Lion King: Simba and Nala" 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
2019.65.3154
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Simba and Nala / The Lion King
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / As childhood friends, the two young cubs, Simba / and Nala, explore the wonders of the African Pride / Lands. Simba, the future lion king, is destined to / someday rule this majestic land. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments inspired by / Disney's The Lion King including "Mufasa and Simba" / depicting father and son, 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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