Hallmark "Lionel Pennsylvania B6: Steam Locomotive and Tender" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2006

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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

2006

Creator Notes

Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.5141

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on sides of locomotive ornament: 8976 on bottom of locomotive ornament: 2006 LIONEL(R) / HMK. / CDS. / Licensed by Lionel, LLC. on sides of tender ornament: PENNSYLVANIA LIONEL on bottom of tender ornament: 2006 / LIONEL(R) / Licensed by / Lionel, LLC. / HMK. CDS. on front of packaging: MINIATURE / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / L / LIONEL (R) / Steam Locomotive and Tender / LIONEL(R) Pennsylvania B6 / 2 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 2 DECORATIONS DES FETES on back of packaging: Steam Locomotive and Tender / LIONEL(R) Pennsylvania B6 / From 1902 to the 1950s, the mighty little / B6 Switchers ("yard goats") and their slope- / backed tenders were the starting point for / crews coupling together the train cars in / Pennsy yards. / 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 - DATED 2006 on right side of packaging: LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel, LLC. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM2096