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

Creator Notes

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

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