Hallmark "Fire Brigade Series: American LaFrance 700 Series Pumper" 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
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
Creator Notes
Designed by Chris Webb of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.5906
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on sides of ornament: FIRE / DEPT. / FIRE DEPARTMENT on bottom of ornament: (C) American LaFrance Corporation. / All Rights Reserved. / 2004 HMK. CDS. 2 QX8424 on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / FEATURES / LIGHT / Christmas 2004 / AMERICAN LAFRANCE 700 SERIES PUMPER / Fire Brigade / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes on back of packaging: AMERICAN LAFRANCE 700 SERIES PUMPER / Fire Brigade / In the early 1900s when American LaFrance was formed, / pumpers were still being powered by steam and pulled by teams of / horses. Then gasoline power came into favor for both equipment / and vehicles. American LaFrance made the transition, developing / its first gasoline-driven fire engine in 1907. / Fast-forward-to 1950. American LaFrance was on duty, helping / to fill the postwar need for fire equipment in the nation's growing / cities and suburbs. Pumpers in the popular 700 Series were outfitted / with centrifugal pumps that handled from 750 to 1500 gallons of / water per minute. / This series highlights a different vintage fire engine each year. / Battery-operated lights. Batteries included. / Instructions printed inside box. / Chris Webb / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Second in the Series / Look for 2 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: (C) American LaFrance Corporation. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX8424
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