Hallmark "LIONEL Trains Series: Freedom Train Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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
2007
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
2019.65.6158
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament: LIONEL ornament, underside: 2007 / LIONEL [R] Licensed by Lionel LLC. / [TM] / HMK. CDS. / 12 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / L [R] / LIONEL / Freedom Train Locomotive / LIONEL [R] Trains / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Freedom Train Locomotive / LIONEL [R] Trains / The post-WWII Freedom Train carried the most important artifacts / of American history to towns and cities across the country in an / effort to rededicate citizens to the blessings of the American / system. From 1947 to 1949, it received 3,521,841 visitors, who / saw original documents such as the Declaration of Independence. / The American Locomotive Company furnished the train's motive / power. This was the legendary PA-1, co-built with General Electric. / It was a highly visible example of the capability of diesel power / and probably hastened the demise of steam locomotives. / Twelfth in the Series. Look for 12 on this ornament. / 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. / handcrafted and metal - dated 2007 packaging, side: LIONEL [R] Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX2347
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