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

Creator Notes

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

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