Hallmark "Lionel Daylight Oil Tender" 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.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3464
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: SOUTHERN PACIFIC on bottom of ornament: LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel LLC / 2003 / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / L / LIONEL / Christmas 2003 / LIONEL(R) DAYLIGHT OIL TENDER / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: LIONEL(R) DAYLIGHT OIL TENDER / The tender for the Southern Pacific Daylight / echoed the streamlined styling of its locomotive. / Carrying 23,300 gallons of water and 5,880 gallons / of fuel oil, it provided plenty of power for the / Daylight's famous run over the rolling mountains and through the lush, green valleys between / Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Daylight also / ran scenic routes through the Rockies to California. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 QXI8249