Hallmark "Fire Brigade Series: 1908 Ford Model T" Christmas Ornament, 2008
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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
2008
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.6431
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
2008 / (C) 1908 Ford Model T Fire Engine / used under license from / Ford Motor Company. / HMK. CDS. QX2891 6
on front of packaging:
Magic / Series / Features Light / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Ford / OFFICIAL / LICENSED / PRODUCT / 1908 Ford Model T / Fire Brigade / christmas ornament decoration de noel
on back of packaging:
1908 Ford Model T / Fire Brigade / Ding! Ding! Automotive legend coming through! A century / ago, in 1908, the first Ford Model T rolled off the line, / revolutionizing the way we live, work, and play. Assembly / line production made it the first widely affordable car, and / sturdy construction made it ideal for the heavy duty needs / of businesses and fire departments. This original model / year "T" would have been independently outfitted as a fire / truck, with an extended chassis, ladder and hose mounts, / bell and, of course, fire engine red paint. Working headlights / added to the magic of this classic workhorse, which likely / replaced an actual horse-drawn fire engine! / Press the button underneath the truck bed / to see the Model T's lights illuminate. / Sixth in the Series. Look for 6 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 2008
on bottom of packaging:
(C) 1908 Ford Model T Fire Engine used under license from Ford Motory Company. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2891
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