American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "First Aid Attack," circa 1929

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Artifact Overview

American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

circa 1929

Subject Date

circa 1929

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2022.0.1.12

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11 in (folded)
Width: 8.5 in (folded)
Height: 11 in (unfolded)
Width: 25 in (unfolded)

American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "First Aid Attack," circa 1929