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

Creator Notes

Designed by Chris Webb of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in Poland.

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
Hallmark "1950 Lionel Santa Fe F3 Diesel Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 1999