Hallmark "LIONEL Train Series: 1950 Santa Fe F3 Diesel Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1997
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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
1997
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by John Collin Francis for 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
2019.65.2585
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: SANTA FE on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / SANTA FE / LIONEL / TRAINS / 1950 Santa Fe F3 Diesel Locomotive / LIONEL(R) Train / COLLECTOR'S SERIES on back of packaging: Second in the Lionel Train Series. / Look for series verification 2 on this ornament. / LIONEL(R) Electric Trains and Christmas just seem to go together! Produced / since 1900, the trains are prized by hobbyists and collectors for their exacting / detail and historical accuracy. / In 1948, when mighty diesel locomotives were shattering speed records / on East and West Coast runs, LIONEL(R) introduced O-gauge reproductions / of the famous diesels. The Santa Fe Super Chief, noted for its colorful / "warbonnet" paint scheme, soon became a favorite. This ornament carries / the number "2343," signifying the model, style and year (1950) best known / to collectors. The original 1948 model carried the number "2333." / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 1997 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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