Hallmark "Lionel Holiday Red Mikado Tender" 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

Creator Notes

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

Object ID

2019.65.6726

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 2009 / LIONEL [R] Lic. Lionel LLC. / [TM] HMK. CDS. packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / LIONEL [R] / Lionel [R] Holiday Red Mikado Tender / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: Lionel [R] Holiday Red Mikado Tender / 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! / The Mikado locomotive's faithful / companion is this festive Christmas / tender. Bearing a cheerful Holiday / Railroad logo, its job is to carry the / coal and water for making steam. / 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 QXI1102
Hallmark "Lionel Holiday Red Mikado Tender" Christmas Ornament, 2009