Hallmark "The Journey of the Kings" Christmas Ornament, 2005

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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

2005

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

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

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.4460

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, front: Three wisemen traveled from afar / and found the King beneath His star. ornament, underside: [TM] / (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / QXG4382 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / FEATURES / MAGIC / SOUND / THE JOURNEY OF THE KINGS / decoration des fetes packaging, back: THE JOURNEY OF THE KINGS / Three kings began a journey / with the finest they could bring - / Bright gold, sweet myrrh, and frankincense - / all treasures for a king. / Their journey was illumined / by a star that lit the night. / At journey's end, they found the King, / who brings the world His light. / To hear the music, press the button on the / side of this ornament. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions / printed inside box. / Ken Crow / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: (C) 2005 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXG4382
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