American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "Rescue Aerials: There is Safety in Steel," circa 1942
THF700887 / American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "Rescue Aerials: There is Safety in Steel," circa 1942
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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 1942
Subject Date
circa 1942
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
91.303.3177
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11 in (folded)
Width: 8.5 in (folded)
Height: 22 in (unfolded)
Width: 25 in (unfolded)
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