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HOOK 'N' LADDER

Fire Engine
1970 - 1979 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card open fronted box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs of the toy; interior printed in red and blue
contains a red and white moulded plastic fire engine with ladders and silver trim

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Box
  • Fire Engine
TitleHOOK 'N' LADDER (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
card, plastic
Brief description
Hook 'n' Ladder, Japan, 1970s
Physical description
card open fronted box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs of the toy; interior printed in red and blue
contains a red and white moulded plastic fire engine with ladders and silver trim
Dimensions
  • Length: 12in
  • Width: 5¾in
  • Depth: 4½in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
5113
Marks and inscriptions
  • Not for children under 3 years (on box; printed)
  • AMERICAN LA FRANCE (name on engine)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Collection
Accession number
B.1276:1-1999

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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