Hallmark "LIONEL Hiawatha Tender" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
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
2019.65.6026
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: THE MILWAUKEE ROAD on bottom of ornament: 2004 / LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / L (R) / LIONEL / Christmas 2004 / LIONEL(R) HIAWATHA TENDER / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: LIONEL(R) HIAWATHA TENDER / The tenders that accompanied the 1939 super-speed / Hiawatha streamliners were modified to include / partially ribbed sides and the bold Hiawatha paint / scheme. They carried 25 tons of coal and 20,000 / gallons of water. This enabled the 4-6-4 steam / engine to generate the increased pulling capacity / needed to handle trains of 15 and 16 cars--a / substantial improvement over the 4-4-2 engines / that powered 6-car trains just a few years earlier. / Although the Milwaukee Road had considered / using diesel power for the 1939 Hiawatha, it did / not make the switch to diesels for its passenger / trains until 1941. / 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-Cast Metal - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI4101
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