Hallmark "Lionel 756 Norfolk and Western: The Tender" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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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
1999
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
2019.65.2946
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: NORFOLK AND WESTERN / LIONEL on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / The Tender / LIONEL 746 Norfolk and Western on back of packaging: Complements the 746 Norfolk and Western Steam Locomotive, / the 1999 Edition of the LIONEL Train Collector's Series. / When introduced in 1957, the 746 Norfolk and Western Steam / Locomotive was the most powerful in the LIONEL line-"the / granddaddy of all steamers." The N & W train was easily recognized / by the distinctive burgundy color band that extended from the / front of the streamlined locomotive to the back of its tender. / Look for the 746 N&W Steam Locomotive ornament at your / Hallmark retailer this year. The highly collectible LIONEL N&W / train also makes its debut in a new series of Keepsake Miniature / Ornaments that will form a collection of six different railcars. / For decorative use only. Not for young children. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 1999 on side of packaging: LIONEL Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX6497 on top of packaging: Hallmark
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