Hallmark "LIONEL Trains Series: Lionel Holiday Red Mikado Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2009
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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
2009
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
2019.65.6725
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament, underside:
2009 LIONEL [R] / Licensed by Lionel LLC. / 14 / [TM] HMK. CDS.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Series / LIONEL [R] / Lionel [R] Holiday Red Mikado Locomotive / LIONEL [R] Trains / christmas ornament - decoration de noel
packaging, back:
Lionel [R] Holiday Red Mikado Locomotive / LIONEL [R] Trains / Many a childhood Christmas memory begins / with the sweet sound of a Lionel train busily / chuffing around the tree. The steady clickety- / clack and distinctive whistle take kids of all / ages back to those golden days when steam / engines ruled the rails. In keeping with that / tradition, this jolly Holiday Railroad is sure / to add a touch of nostalgia to any seasonal / celebration! / Here comes the bright red 2-8-2 Mikado engine, / bringing Christmas down the track! Its two small / rear wheels, eight drivers, and two small front / wheels give it extra space for a large firebox and / tons of power--just what's needed for hauling this / year's presents to eagerly awaiting children! / Fourteenth in the Series. Look for 14 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted and metal - dated 2009
packaging, underside:
LIONEL [R] Licensed by Lionel LLC. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8602
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