Hallmark "LIONEL Trains Series: 4449 Daylight Steam Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2003
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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
2003
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
2019.65.3463
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: 97 / Daylight / LIONEL(R) / 4449 on bottom of ornament: LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel LLC / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 8 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2003 / L / LIONEL / 4449 DAYLIGHT / STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL(R) Trains / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 4449 DAYLIGHT / STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL(R) Trains / In 1941 when the first Southern Pacific GS-4 Daylight steam / locomotive began her run, she was called "the most beautiful train / in the world." By the time the Daylights were retired in 1956, the / 4449 was given a permanent home in Portland, Oregon. Returned / to service for the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, she was decorated / in red, white and blue--and powered "America's Freedom Train" / across the nation. Today the 4449 is the only surviving example of / the legendary GS-4 4-8-4 engine class. LIONEL(R) captured her / original red, orange, and black art-deco styling in its product line. / Look for the Daylight Oil Tender and Observation Car that / complement the 4449 Locomotive at your Hallmark retailer / this year. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Eighth in the Series. Look for 8 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Craft Metal - Dated 2003 on top of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / 30 YEARS OF COLLECTING MEMORIES / 1973-2003 on bottom of packaging: LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel L.L.C. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8087
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