Hallmark "Lionel General Steam Locomotive: The Tender" 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.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2381
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on side of ornament: W & A. R. R. / 1862T on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Tender / LIONEL General Steam Locomotive / DECORATION DES FETES on back of packaging: Complements the General Steam Locomotive, / the 2000 Edition of the LIONEL Train Collector's Series / This ornament is a replica of the LIONEL / tender (1862T), issued with the General Steam / Locomotive in the late 1950s. The original / General locomotive was famous for its in- / volvement in the Civil War. In 1862 Union / soldiers deep in Confederate territory cap- / tured the locomotive--but before they could / reach Union troops, the General was retaken / by the Confederates. / Look for the LIONEL General Steam Locomotive / in the Keepsake Ornament Collection at your / Hallmark retailer. / 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 L.L.C. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6834
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