Hallmark "Lionel 1939 Hiawatha: Steam Locomotive and Tender" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2005

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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

2005

Subject Date

1939

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.5124

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on bottom of locomotive ornament: LIONEL (R) / Licensed by / Lionel, LLC. / HMK. CDS. on sides of tender ornament: THE MILWAUKEE ROAD / LIONEL(R) on bottom of tender ornament: LIONEL (R) Licensed / by Lionel, LLC. / HMK. / CDS. / 2005 on front of packaging: KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / L / LIONEL (R) / Christmas 2005 / STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / AND TENDER / LIONEL (R) 1939 Hiawatha / MINIATURE / set of 2 ornaments ensemble de 2 decorations on back of packaging: STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / AND TENDER / LIONEL (R) 1939 Hiawatha / This super speedliner ran the / hotly contested route between / Chicago and the Twin Cities. / Passengers loved its speed, / luxury, and bold paint scheme. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / 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 2005 on top of packaging: Hallmark on bottom of packaging: LIONEL (R) Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM2075
Hallmark "Lionel 1939 Hiawatha: Steam Locomotive and Tender" Miniature Christmas Ornaments, 2005