Hallmark "LIONEL Trains Series: 1939 Hiawatha Steam Locomotive" Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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.
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
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2004
Subject Date
1939
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5881
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament: THE MILWAUKEE ROAD on sides of ornament: 101 / 101 / F-7 / LIONEL(R) on bottom of ornament: 2004 / LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel L.L.C. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 9 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / L / LIONEL(R) / Christmas 2004 / 1939 HIAWATHA / STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL(R) Trains / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: 1939 HIAWATHA STEAM LOCOMOTIVE / LIONEL(R) Trains / "Realism! Action! Excitement! You and your / LIONEL(R) trains are a one-man railroad empire!" / With this dramatic introduction to its 1939 catalog, / LIONEL(R) once again demonstrated its dedication to / producing elaborate scale models of the most popular / trains of the day. / "Speedlined by Otto Kuhler," the Hiawatha / locomotive featured gleaming wings across its nose / and a colorful paint scheme that accentuated its length. / Running the hotly contested Chicago-Twin Cities / route, the Hiawatha outpaced its predecessors with / its more powerful Class F-7 Hudson steam engine. / Look for the Hiawatha Tender and Observation Car / that complement this locomotive at your Hallmark / retailer this year. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Ninth in the Series. / Look for 9 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. / Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Die-Cast Metal - Dated 2004 on bottom of packaging: LIONEL(R) Licensed by Lionel L.L.C. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8454
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