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Hallmark "Fire Brigade Series: 1961 GMC" Christmas Ornament, 2006
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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
2006
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.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6329
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament: 2006 / 1961 GMC used under license. / Hallmark Cards, Inc. 4 / QX2326 on side of ornament: FIRE DEPT. on front of packaging: SERIES EDITION / Magic / Features Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / GM / 1961 GMC (R) / Fire Brigade / CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT DECORATION DES FETES on back of ornament: Fourth in the Series. Look for 4 on this ornament. / 1961 GMC (R) / Fire Brigade / Fire engines have long captured our imaginations for the / excitement, heroism, and daring rescues we associate with / them. This 1961 GMC (R) pumper truck's front-mounted, / engine-driven pump delivered up to 500 gallons of water / per minute. With its one-ton chassis and dual rear wheels, / it must have been easy to admire this powerful rig for its / considerable fire-fighting capabilities as well as its sturdy / good looks. This model was most likely to have been / found serving the citizens of small-town America. / Press the button in the truck bed to see the engine's lights flash. / Chris Webb / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. Instructions printed inside box. / 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 AND HANDCRAFTED - DATED 2006 on bottom of packaging: GMC, all related Emblems and vehicle model body designs are / General Motors Trademarks used under license to Hallmark. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2326
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