Advertisement for American LaFrance in Washington D.C., 1921
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Artifact Overview
American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Advertisement
Date Made
1921
Place of Creation
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.303.2366
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.25 in
Width: 6 in
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