Hallmark "LIONEL Train Series: Lionel General Steam Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2000
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2000
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2369
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: LIONEL / 1872 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / LIONEL General Steam Locomotive / DECORATION DES FETES / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Fifth in the LIONEL Train Series. / Look for series verification 5 on this ornament. / Often referred to as "America's Favorite Locomotive," the General / (1872) was offered by LIONEL in the 1950s. The original General / had become famous on April 12, 1862, when UNION soldiers captured / the locomotive deep in Confederate territory. Before they could reach / Union lines, the engine was overtaken by the Confederates--but not / before a thrilling chase covering 87 miles! The story was retold in / the film The Great Locomotive Chase, released in 1956. / Look for the ornament representing the tender for the / General Steam Locomotive at your Hallmark retailer. / This series of Keepsake Ornaments features a different / LIONEL locomotive each year. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2000 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: LIONEL Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6684
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