Hallmark "Fire Brigade Series: 1965 Chevrolet Fire Engine" Christmas Ornament, 2009

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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

2009

Subject Date

1965

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Designed by 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

2019.65.6720

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

ornament, underside: 1965 Chevy used under license. / [TM] Hallmark Cards, Inc. / QX8612 / 7 packaging, front: [TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / Magic / Series / Features Light / GM / OFFICIAL / LICENSED PRODUCT / 1965 Chevrolet [R] Fire Engine / Fire Brigade / christmas ornament - decoration de noel packaging, back: 1965 Chevrolet [R] Fire Engine / Fire Brigade / This 1965 fire engine, built on a Chevrolet [R] closed-cab and / two-ton chassis, was especially popular with volunteer fire / departments across America. These tightly knit groups of / citizen firefighters relied on the truck's 327-cubic-inch / engine and 500-gallon-per-minute pump to save homes / and property in small towns and rural communities. With / emergency lights flashing, this dependable engine was often / seen on the go--racing to protect both cities and remote / farms from the threat of fire. / Press the button in the truck bed / to see the engine's lights flash. / Seventh in the Series. Look for 7 on this ornament. / BATTERY-OPERATED. Batteries included. / For decorative use only. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. / handcrafted - dated 2009 packaging, underside: Chevrolet, Chev, C-20 and all related Emblems and / vehicle body designs are General Motors Trademarks / licensed to Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Mfd. for/Fabrique pour Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QXI8612
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