Hallmark "Miniature Fire Brigade Series: 1929 Chevrolet Fire Engine" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2004
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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
2004
Subject Date
1929
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Chris Webb of 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
2019.65.5083
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on front of ornament:
1929
on back of ornament:
2004
on bottom of ornament:
Chevrolet used / under license. / Hallmark / Cards, Inc. / 1
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / Christmas 2004 / 1929 CHEVROLET(R) / FIRE ENGINE / Miniature Fire Brigade / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
1929 CHEVROLET(R) / FIRE ENGINE / Miniature Fire Brigade / This vintage six-cylinder combi- / nation chemical and hose truck is / the first in a series of highly detailed / replicas of fire engines. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Chris Webb / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / First in the Series. / Look for 1 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 top of packaging:
Hallmark
on bottom of packaging:
Chevrolet Emblems and vehicle body designs are General / Motors Trademarks used under license to Hallmark. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM5164
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