Collection of 5 buttons & 2 medals on card
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal, paper, silver
Dimensions:
Overall (medals): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Overall (pin back buttons): 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
Overall (pin 1): 1 x 7/8 in. (2.5 x
Description:
Pin back button (1) with central image of helmet, axe, ladder and trumpet painted on coated paper with metal back; button (2) with central image of hands shaking printed on coated paper; printed around center in blue on white ground "UNITED/ WE STAND/ DIVIDED/ WE FALL"; "SHORTER/ HOURS/ BETTER/ PAY"; and around border in red "INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF STATIONARY FIREMEN/ ORGANIZED DEC 1898." Button (3) with central image of grouping of firefighting objects in red and blue on white ground on coated paper within fire hose border; printed "MEMBER/ INCORPORATED/ 18/ 73"; printed in blue around border "FIREMENS ASSOCIATION STATE OF NEW YORK." Circular metal pin (1) with central image of fire helmet encircled by fire hose; inscribed "HERKIMER/ 1891" on front and "F.A.S.N.Y" at back. Pin (2) in form of fire helmet; metal. Identical struck silver medals with obverse showing central image of cougar encircled by fire hose within cartouch; inscribed "OUR CELEBRATED BRANDS/ TRADE MARK/ FABRIC FIRE HOSE CO./ 13 & 15/ PARK ROW/ NEW YORK/ RUBBER LINED/ COTTON FIRE HOSE"; two flags extend from each side of center inscribed "UNIQUE/ PATROL/ KEYSTONE/ ARROW"; reverse has image of five story building with inscription "NEW YORK/ HEADQUARTERS/ FABRIC/ FIRE HOSE/ COMPANY/ 15 PARK ROW 13"; inscribed around edge "FABRIC FIRE HOSE CO. 13 & 15 PARK ROW, N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.10647
Marks:
printed at back of button 1: "THE/ WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J./ ALLIED PRINTING/ UNION LABEL/ TRADES/ COUNCIL/ NEWARK, N.J./ PATENTED/ JULY 17, 1894/ APRIL 14, 1896. JULY 21, 1896."
inscribed at back of button 2: "BALDWIN & GLEASON CO. L'./ 58/ RE
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
57519
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: N.Y.F.D., 37
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1853-1865
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with image of fire wagon; inscribed "11/ N.Y.F.D./ 37."
Object Number:
INV.9245
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn by a member of the Engine Company No. 37, a division of the New York Volunteer Fire Department.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
57488
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: Tremont
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central image of crossed ladders surmounted by large "1"; inscribed in banner above "TREMONT"; fire wagon at top; foliate detail at bottom.
Object Number:
1448
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
57485
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: Flatbush Fire Department
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central image of fire wagon; inscribed in banners at top and bottom "FLATBUSH/ FIRE/ DEPARTMENT"; Fire helmet and crossed baton and horn at top.
Object Number:
INV.9249
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
57458
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: 861
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 in. ( 5.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge inscribed "861" with intertwined letters "T/ F/ D."
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles G. Moller
Object Number:
1449
Gallery Label:
The letters on this badge, "T F D," stand for "Tremont Fire Department" in the Bronx, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
57455
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fireman's badge
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with image of fire wagon at bottom and inscription: "13/ N.Y.F.D./ 13.'
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Adelaide Mills
Object Number:
INV.9246
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn by the father of the donor, Zophar Mills (1809-1887) when he was a member of the Engine "Eagle" Company No. 13 of the New York Volunteer Fire Department. Mills served as Assistant Engineer of the New York Volunteer Fire Dept. from 1838 to 1842.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
57454
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: Indian hose
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 225 x 1 3/4 in. ( 571.5 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Shield-shaped metal badge with central image of fire wagon; inscribed in banners at top and bottom "INDIAN HOSE/ WHITESTONE L.I./ 2."
Object Number:
INV.9247
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57452
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: R.A. Snyder Hose Co. 1. Saugerties
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central image of fore wagon encircled by inscription: "R.A. SNYDER HOSE Co 1/ SAUGERTIES/ N.Y."; eagle perched at top over scrolls; crossed horns at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.12078
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57409
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Baltimore Veteran Volunteer Firemens Assn. 1877
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1877
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Silver badge with rectangular top pin inscribed "BALTIMORE"; shield-shaped silver badge suspended by silver ring from top pin inscribed "1877/ VETERAN/ VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S/ ASSOCIATION"; central grouping of fire helmet, ladder, baton and horn.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles G. Moller
Object Number:
INV.12062
Marks:
inscribed at back of "shield": "BRAXMAR/ N.Y."
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn by members of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association of New York on their visit to Baltimore in 1877.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1877
eMuseum Object ID:
57408
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Union host N.S.F.D. 8
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 in. ( 5.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with three-point wings on sides and bottom and eagle at top; inscribed in banners at top and bottom "UNION HOSE/ 8/ N.S.F.D./ L.R."; images of crossed ladders and fire hydrant in side wings with letters "F./ D."
Object Number:
INV.12066
Marks:
inscribed at back: "C.G. BRAXMAR CO./ 10/ MAIDEN LANE/ N.Y."
Gallery Label:
This badge formerly belonged to Alexander "Sandy" Campbell.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
57406
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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