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2009.46.4

Pen with the slogan 'Be alive to fire, fit a smoke alarm'. [FC 20/04/2010]


2009.46.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pen with the slogan 'Be alive to fire, fit a smoke alarm'. [FC 20/04/2010]
Long description
Pen with the slogan 'Be alive to fire, fit a smoke alarm'. The pen is made from plastic and is bright pink with a bright green, orange and yellow lid. The pen has printed on it in black ink the slogan 'Be alive to fire, fit a smoke alarm' and a drawing of a fire engine. Near the top of the pen is inscribed 'CE CAROLE GROUP ENGLAND. Not suitable for children under 36 months. Small parts may cause choking'. Fitted into the pink tube of the pen is a device that makes a noise every time the pen is titled or turned upside down. [FC 20/04/2010]
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Hélène La Rue
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 2009
Materials and processes
Material Plastic Synthetic, Material Ink, Process Inscribed, Process Printed
Dimensions
Length: max 200 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2009.46.4

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