Hallmark "Lionel Union Pacific Veranda Stockcar" Christmas Ornament, 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
2019.65.6327
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
HMK. CDS. / 2006 / LIONEL (R) / Licensed by Lionel LLC.
on side of ornament:
UNION PACIFIC / LIVESTOCK DISPATCH / U.P. 47456
on front of packaging:
Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / L / LIONEL / LIONEL (R) Union Pacific / Veranda Stockcar / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES
on back of packaging:
LIONEL (R) Union Pacific / Veranda Stockcar / With the creation of the transatlantic railroad, / the industrial revolution found its way to the / American West. Stockcars riding on iron rails / soon superseded the long cattle drives of the / cowboy. One of the railroads that created the / transatlantic route, the Union Pacific, fast became / one of the country's largest shippers of livestock / and other goods. Even into the mid-20th century, / livestock runs were a common consist handled by / fast freight locomotives like the Veranda Turbine. / 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 & HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006
on bottom of packaging:
LIONEL (R) Licensed by Lionel, LLC. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI6176
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