Hallmark "Lionel 100th Anniversary: 700E J-1E Hudson 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.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.2396
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: 1900 / LIONEL on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / 700E J-1E HUDSON STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL 100TH ANNIVERSARY / DECORATION DES FETES on inside of packaging lid: The wonderful story of Lionel Trains began on September 5, / 1900. On that day, Joshua Lionel Cowen and a colleague established / the Lionel Manufacturing Company, which was going to engage in / "the manufacture of electrical novelties." / One of the company's first products was a flatbed trailer and track / that Cowen sold to a local retailer as an animated display for / products in his store window. The next day, the retailer returned for / another display--his first customer had purchased the display instead / of the products. The retailer continued to order "displays," and other / stores followed. Cowen began offering his "Electric Express" to / consumers, and electric toy trains have made Lionel the favorite of / hobbyists and collectors ever since. / L / LIONEL on insert inside of packaging: ENGINEERING SOME FUN! / LIONEL LEGENDARY / 1900 2000 / LIONEL / CENTENNIAL / 700E J-IE HUDSON STEAM LOCOMOTIVE on back of packaging: L / LIONEL on bottom of packaging: THE LEGENDARY LIONEL 700E HUDSON / Selected by Lionel as the centerpiece of its Centennial celebration, the first Hudson / 700E was introduced in 1937. A marvel of its time, the 700E was a highly detailed die-cast / replica in perfect O scale. / The New York Central's J-Class 4-6-4 Hudson, with its classic steam locomotive styling, / was an ideal choice for the landmark Lionel model. It is said to have been the favorite of / Lionel founder Joshua Cowen. It was certainly the pride of the NYC fleet, pulling both / passenger cars and freight along its namesake river. / This dated, commemorative Keepsake Ornament is formed of die-cast metal. The / combination of finishes, including the 22 K. Gold Flash, echo the markings of the 700E J-1E Hudson Steam Locomotive being issue by Lionel in an elaborate Centennial set. / LIONEL (R) Licensed by Lionel L.L.C. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / www.hallmark.com / Made in China QXI5261 / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants.
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