Hallmark "Fire Brigade Series: 1988 Ford C8000" Christmas Ornament, 2007

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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

2007

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

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

Collection Title

The Party Shop Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Object ID

2019.65.6183

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament: FIRE ENGINE ornament, underside: 2007 / (C) 1988 Ford C8000 Fire Engine used / under license from Ford Motor Company. / [TM] / Halllmark Cards, Inc. / QX2607 / 5 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Series / Features Light / [Ford logo] / 1988 Ford C8000 / Fire Brigade / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: 1988 Ford C8000 / Fire Brigade / Throughout the last four decades, the tough and dependable / Ford C8000 fire engine has served generations of firefighters / in big cities and small towns across America. This mighty 1988 / model weighs in at 35,000 pounds and features a CAT 3208 / diesel engine with 210 horsepower plus an Allison 5-speed / automatic transmission--plenty of muscle to get this heroic / heavyweight moving in a hurry! / Press the button in the truck bed / to see the engine's lights flash. / Chris Webb / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Fifth in the Series. Look for 5 on this ornament. / 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 - dated 2007 packaging, underside: (C) Ford C-8000 Fire Engine used under license / from Ford Motor Company. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / QX2607
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