Hallmark "LIONEL Freedom Train Sleeper" Christmas Ornament, 2007
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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
2007
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6160
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament:
LIONEL / FREEDOM TRAIN
ornament, underside:
2007 / LIONEL [R] Licensed by Lionel LLC. / [TM] HMK. CDS.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / L [R] / LIONEL / LIONEL [R] Freedom Train Sleeper / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
LIONEL [R] Freedom Train Sleeper / 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 Pullman Co. provided the three cars that were used as sleepers / for the staff on the journey. They also furnished a conductor / and three porters to serve the needs of the U.S. Marines and the / other onboard staff. / 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 - dated 2007
packaging, side:
LIONEL [R] Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QXI2009
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