Ribbon badge: ...NY State Council O.A.F. Yonkers, Sept. 1899
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1899
Medium:
Silk, brass, tin, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 20.3 x 6 cm )
Description:
Green silk ribbon with brass pin top printed in black on coated paper at center "DELEGATE" surrounded by foliate design brass frame; ribbon printed in gold "18TH ANNUAL/ CONVENTION/ OF THE/ NEW YORK/ STATE/ COUNCIL/ O.A.F."; painted tin badge hangs from bottom with star at center incised "N.Y.S.C." surounded by "N/ S/ E/ W" and a crescent moon incised "D.A.F."; border around star incised "YONKERS/ 18/ 99/ SEPT-12-13-99" topped by two painted American flags.
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10629
Marks:
printed on paper label at back: "JOS. J. F. BOPP/ Badges, Banners and Medals/ 360-362 Alexander Ave., N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1899
eMuseum Object ID:
42929
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Uniform buttons
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Tin, brass
Dimensions:
largest: 3/4 in. ( 1.9 cm )
Description:
Domed tin buttons with brass backs.
Object Number:
INV.1766a-l
Marks:
stamped: front: "FD" (prob. Fire Dept.); back: "WATERBURY BUTTON CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
42744
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Vet. volunteer
Classification:
Date:
1892
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 24.8 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red silk ribbon with metal pin on back; printed in gold with: "VETERAN/VOLUNTEER/FIREMENS/ASSOCIATION/WASHINGTON, D.C./February 22nd/1892"
Object Number:
INV.2127
Marks:
ribbon: printed: "VETERAN/VOLUNTEER/FIREMENS/ASSOCIATION/WASHINGTON, D.C./February 22nd/1892"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
42095
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: NY State Firemen's Assn. Lockport NY Aug 1896
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1896
Medium:
Paper, wood, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 30.2 x 12.1 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
White paper ribbon with painted gold eagle at top under paper bow with gold printed center seal; ribbon printed in gold and red "DELEGATE/ TWENTY FOURTH/ ANNUAL/ NEW YORK STATE/ FIREMEN'S/ ASSOCIATION/ LOCKPORT, N.Y./ AUG. 18, 19, 20, 21,/ 1896"; brown wooden convex circle attached with white silk ribbon stamped with "CONVENTION" surrounded by painted gold border of fire hose crossed at bottom with helmet and axe at center.
Object Number:
INV.10640
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
41936
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire mark
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 11 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 28.3 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Arched oval casted iron fire mark; fire hydrant with coiled hose cast in relief, with "F" and "A" on either side.
Object Number:
INV.165
Marks:
cast: at top: "F / A"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
41374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire mark
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, paint
Dimensions:
overall: 7 3/4 x 11 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.
Description:
Arched oval casted iron fire mark; fire hydrant with coiled hose cast in relief, with "F" and "A" on either side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. E. Lawrence Sampter
Object Number:
INV.165a
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
41373
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire hydrant
Classification:
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 1/2 x 16 x 13 in. ( 90.2 x 40.6 x 33 cm )
Description:
Cast iron fire hydrant; reeded column base with a water valve in the front attached to a metal collar above by a linked chain; column flares above the collar to a hinged lid with a a domed cap; lid with a cast inscription around the edge, "KENNEDY VALVE MFG CO./ NEW YORK;" painted red.
Object Number:
INV.54
Marks:
cast: around the lid: "KENNEDY VALVE MFG CO/ NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
40376
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Model: horse-drawn fire pumper
Classification:
Date:
1875
Medium:
Wood, metal, textile, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 27 1/2 x 16 3/4 x 59 1/2 in. ( 69.8 x 42.5 x 151.1 cm )
Description:
Presentation model of a fire pumper; brass and metal tank attached to a piston pumping mechanism in the center; pumping mechanism topped by a metal female figure and a glass and brass lantern with the number "3" etched on three sides; metal basket attached to the base of the tank and filled with wooden lumps of coal (101 pieces) and bundles of sticks (11 bundles); all on a red and yellow painted, four wheeled carriage with a harness and driver's seat in the front; two textile hoses on each side of the tank; metal plaque applied to the front of the pumping mechanism engraved, "CINCINNATI, OHIO NOVEMBER, 1875/ PRESENTED/ TO/ ENOCH G. MEGRUE, ESQ./ As a testimonial of respect for/ his efficiency as CHIEF of/ CINCINNATI FIRE DEPARTMENT." in script, roman and gothic letters; maker's name engraved on a second plaque.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Enoch G. Megrue
Object Number:
1941.407
Marks:
engraved: on a plaque on the pumping mechanism: "Cincinnati, Ohio, Mov. 5, 1875/Presented to Enoch G. Megrue, Esq./as a Testimonial of regard for/his efficiency as Chief of/Cincinnati Fire department."
engraved: on a plaque on the carriage seat: "Harry D
Gallery Label:
This fire engine model was presented to Enoch G. Megrue upon his retirement as second Fire Chief of the Cincinnati Fire Department, 1857-1878.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1875
eMuseum Object ID:
40375
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon badge: Volunteer Fireman's Association, New York City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 21.9 x 7.9 cm )
Description:
Red silk ribbon badge with brass pin at top of bar stamped with decorative broder with brass balls at ends and five brass stationary rings around bar; ribbon printed in gold "VOLUNTEER/ FIREMEN'S/ ASSOCIATION/ NEW YORK CITY" with image of gold fireman at center; bottom of ribbon edged with gold metal fringe.
Credit Line:
Gift of Chas G. Moller
Object Number:
INV.10729
Marks:
printed on paper label at back: "Manufactured by/ S. Slomon,/ 402 Grand St.,/ near Clinton, N.Y."
Gallery Label:
According to an envelope with the object, the original owner of the ribbon was John Moller, a member of the organization, who later presented it to his nephew, Charles G. Moller Jr., in April of 1917.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
40122
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Watchmen's rattle/ noisemaker
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 2 in. ( 23.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden noisemaker with ratchet mounted on wooden handle with metal dowel; clapper mounted in rectangular projection and held in place with metal screws.
Object Number:
INV.7877
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
39987
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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