Hallmark "1950 Lionel Santa Fe F3 Diesel Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1999
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
1999
Subject Date
1950
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Chris Webb of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Poland.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.3303
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on either side of ornament:
SANTA FE
on packaging lid:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENTS / DECORATION DES FETES / BLOWN GLASS / CROWN REFLECTIONS / 1950 LIONEL SANTA FE / F3 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE / For decorative use only. Not for young children / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux jeunes enfants.
on back of packaging:
Designed by Chris Webb / LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel, LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in Poland QBG6119
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