Hallmark "The Lion King: Timon and Pumbaa" 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
2019.65.3155
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Timon and Pumbaa / THE LION KING
on back of packaging:
Handcrafted / "Hakuna Matata--Life with no worries!" That's / the motto of Timon, the hyperactive meerkat, / and his pal, Pumbaa, the good-hearted warthog. / By accident, the humorous duo befriend a lion / cub named Simba, future king of the Pride / Lands of Africa. / Look for other Keepsake Ornaments inspired / by Disney's The Lion King including "Mufasa and / Simba" depicting the lion king and son, / "Simba and Nala" as cubs and childhood friends, / 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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