Hallmark "LIONEL Trains Series: Pennsylvania B6 Steam Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
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
2019.65.4330
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside: 2005 / LIONEL (C) Licensed by / Lionel, LLC. / [TM] HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / [TM] / LIONEL / Christmas 2005 / PENNSLVANIA B6 / STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL [R] Trains / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes packaging, back: PENNSYLVANIA B6 / STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL [R] Trains / Lionel [R] Outfit No. 705 was considered one / of the finest model train sets at its introduction / in 1940 and is still prized by collectors. It was / headed up by a No. 701 Steam Switcher based / on actual blueprints for the Pennsylvania Railroad's / B6 Steam Switcher. / The B6 switchers shuffled back and forth along / the maze of switches and tracks as crews carefully / coupled together cars for both freight and passenger / trains. Although those cars would eventually be / hauled cross-country by some of the most powerful / locomotives in the world, it was the mighty little / switcher that started them on their journey. / Tenth in the Series. / Look for 10 on this ornament. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal and Handcrafted - Dated 2005 packaging, underside: LIONEL [R] Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2052
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