Noisemaker

Date: 
1825-1875
Medium: 
Oak
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 7/8 x 11 x 2 1/8 in. ( 22.5 x 27.9 x 5.4 cm )
Description: 
Wooden rectangular noisemaker with ratchet mounted on ocatgonal handle with metal dowel; clapper mounted in rectangular wooden block and held in plsce with metal screws and wooden pegs.
Object Number: 
INV.6426
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
39986
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fireman's uniform shirt

Date: 
1870-1890
Medium: 
Wool
Dimensions: 
overall (unfolded): 1 1/2 x 62 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 158.8 x 85.7 cm )
Description: 
Red wool fireman's long sleeved uniform shirt with double collar and closed cuffs; machine sewn; square double-breasted placket closure at the top front has four buttons along each side and one at the throat under the collar, the placket buttons up along one side; yoke across back at the shoulders; all buttons are covered with red wool fabric.
Object Number: 
INV.12138
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
38693
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fireman's shirt

Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Wool
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 x 17 x 32 in. ( 7.6 x 43.2 x 81.3 cm )
Description: 
Red wool long-sleeved fireman's uniform shirt with double collar, double-breasted bib at the chest with 4 buttons along each side, one button at the throat by the collar; open sleeves with false cuffs, one button at the cuff; yoke across the back at the shoulders; all buttons covered with red wool.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Sarah Jane Johnson
Object Number: 
1950.16a
Gallery Label: 
This fireman's shirt was worn by William Oliver Smith.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
37824
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Fireman's fatigue cap

Date: 
1870-1900
Medium: 
Wool, other textile, leather
Dimensions: 
Overall: 3 1/8 x 9 1/2 x 7 in. ( 7.9 x 24.1 x 17.8 cm )
Description: 
Blue wool felt fireman's fatigue cap with rigid cylindrical crown with flat top and black leather visor which is flat and somewhat rectangular; "5 PROTECTION 5" printed in gold on black ribbon pinned to front; black leather chin strap secured at either side by a gilded metal button embossed with eagle insignia.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Christian Ahpaulus
Object Number: 
1938.302b
Marks: 
printed: on ribbon attached to front of cap: "5 PROTECTION 5" printed: inside top of crown: "FOR FINE CITY / TRADE / EXTRA FINE QUALITY"
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, this cap was used at Melrose, in the Bronx.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1900
eMuseum Object ID: 
37589
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uniform fragment

Date: 
1851-1883
Medium: 
Leather
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 in. ( 0.6 x 9.8 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Leather fragment of fire fighting uniform; red ground shield shaped field at the center with applied leather letters "WBFO" across the center; letters and remaining leather white; machine stitched trim on both slightly out-curving sides; leather torn above and below lettering.
Object Number: 
Z.2601
Marks: 
applied: center: "WBFO"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1883
eMuseum Object ID: 
36864
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Uniform fragment

Date: 
1851-1883
Medium: 
Leather, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1/4 x 4 x 2 in. ( 0.6 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm )
Description: 
Leather fragment of firefighting uniform; white leather with scroll-edged metal hook attachment at one end; opposite end torn.
Object Number: 
Z.2600
Marks: 
stamped: metal tag: "CAIRNS & BRO. / 148 / GRAND ST. NY"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1883
eMuseum Object ID: 
36863
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Watchman's rattle

Date: 
1775-1875
Medium: 
Oak
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 2 in. ( 19.7 x 21 x 5.1 cm )
Description: 
Wooden cog rattle mounted on turned reeded handle; clapper mounted in turned bulbous projection with incised bands.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number: 
1938.5
Marks: 
painted: on clapper mount: "B-21" etched: in clapper mount: "E"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
36812
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Watchman's rattle

Date: 
ca. 1775-1875
Medium: 
Oak
Dimensions: 
Overall: 5 3/4 x 9 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. ( 14.6 x 23.5 x 6.7 cm )
Description: 
Wooden cog rattle with ratchet on turned handle and clapper mounted in turned, bulbous projection with incised bands.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Dr. Frederic Griffith
Object Number: 
1952.15
Gallery Label: 
According to the donor, this "rattle" belonged to James Wilson, who last served on the U.S. Frigate Vincennes as Sailing Master; Sailing Master was an early term for Chief Boatswain, highest non-commissioned officer in charge of the deck; the rattle was used for calling the crew together.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
36592
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Watchman's rattle

Date: 
ca. 1775-1875
Medium: 
Wood
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 5/8 x 9 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. ( 16.8 x 24.1 x 5.4 cm )
Description: 
Wooden cog rattle with ratchet mounted on turned, reeded handle; clapper mounted in turned, bulbous projection with incised bands at end.
Credit Line: 
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
Object Number: 
1937.1742
Gallery Label: 
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance: 
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1875
eMuseum Object ID: 
36591
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Helmet and (2) armbands

Date: 
1942-1945
Medium: 
Steel, paint, cotton; cotton, oilcloth
Dimensions: 
Overall (helmet): 6 in. × 13 1/8 in. × 12 in. (15.2 × 33.3 × 30.5 cm) Overall (armband b): 5 × 18 in. (12.7 × 45.
Description: 
Red painted steel helmet (a) with insignia on front consisting of a red croix formée inside a white triangle inscribed in a blue circle; chin strap and head bracing made of gray cotton webbing; one hemmed white cotton twill armband (b) with insignia patch stitched to center, and one white oilcloth armband (c) imprinted with same insignia.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Herman Schweinert
Object Number: 
1948.34a-c
Marks: 
stamped: underside of brim (front): U. S. GOV'T / PROPERTY / O.C.D." ink stamped: underside of brim (rear): "PROPERTY / F.D.N.Y." handwritten in pencil: underside of brim: "17717 ENGINE 43 HERMAN SCHWEINERT" ink stamped: on reverse of armband (b): "177
Gallery Label: 
According to the accession records, these items were used by the donor while serving as a volunteer fireman during World War II.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1945
eMuseum Object ID: 
36478
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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