Hallmark "Favorite Bible Stories Series: Daniel in the Lions' Den" Christmas Ornament, 2001

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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

2001

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.4138

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on front of ornament: DANIEL / in / the / LIONS' DEN / Then said Daniel unto / the king, "My God hath / sent His angel, and / hath shut the / lions' mouths, / that they / have not / hurt me." on back of ornament: 2001 / holy / Bible / (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc. / 3 on bottom of ornament: TWL on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Daniel in the Lions' Den / Favorite Bible Stories / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Third and Final in the Favorite Bible Stories Series. / Look for series verification 3 on this ornament. / A man of deep faith and great courage, Daniel continued / to pray to God--even when that was declared to be against / the law. King Darius reluctantly sentenced Daniel according / to the law, and he was cast into a den of lions. The king / returned early the next morning and was both relieved / and pleased to see that Daniel had not been harmed. / This design was inspired by the Book of Daniel, 6:21-22. / A different Bible story has been highlighted each year in / this series of Keepsake Ornaments. / Sculpted by / Tracy Larsen / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Handcrafted - Dated 2001 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: Mfd. for and (C) 2001 Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8122