Hallmark "LIONEL Trains Series: Union Pacific Veranda Turbine Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
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
2019.65.6325
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2006 / LIONEL (R) / Licensed by Lionel LLC. / HMK. CDS. 11 on side of ornament: 71 UNION PACIFIC 71 UNION / PACIFIC / RAILROAD on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / L / LIONEL / Union Pacific Veranda Turbine Locomotive / LIONEL (R) Trains / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT - DECORATION DES FETES on the back of packaging: Eleventh in the Series. Look for 11 on this ornament. / Union Pacific Veranda Turbine Locomotive / LIONEL (R) Trains / As the famous behemoths of the steam era were retired, the / Union Pacific continued to reach for higher horsepower and / greater efficiency. The railroad experimented with powerful / turbine locomotives. One design featured sheltered walkways / along the sides, allowing train and maintenance crews better / access to the internal components. Because these locomotives / appeared to have covered porches, the name of this new tur- / bine class became obvious: Veranda. The powerful Verandas / hauled freight until they were retired in the late 1960s. / 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 2006 on side of packaging: LIONEL (R) Licensed by Lionel, LLC. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2323
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