Hallmark "Miniature Fire Brigade Series: American LaFrance 700 Series Pumper" Miniature Christmas Ornament, 2005
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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
2005
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
2019.65.5112
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
on bottom of ornament:
(C) American LaFrance Corporation / All Rights Reserved. / 2005 HMK. CDS. 2
on front of packaging:
KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / AMERICAN LAFRANCE / 700 SERIES PUMPER / Miniature Fire Brigade / MINIATURE COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
on back of packaging:
AMERICAN LAFRANCE / 700 SERIES PUMPER / Miniature Fire Brigade / Powerful centrifugal pumps made / the 700 Series a popular choice of / fast-growing cities and suburbs in / the 1950s. / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Chris Webb / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / Second in the Series. / Look for 2 on this ornament. / 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 2005
on right side of packaging:
(C) American LaFrance Corporation. All Rights Reserved. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXM2062
on top of packaging:
Hallmark
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