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
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
2019.65.5141
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
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