Trumpet
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1863
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. ( 59.1 x 23.2 cm )
Description:
Brass presentation trumpet with elaborate engraved and repoussé floral decoration on all sections; domed bell with four scrolled frames, one enclosing a fire helmet superimposed on crossed ladders, one a sailing ship, one a chariot(?), and one a floral wreath; engraved inscription on almond-shaped panel on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
1940.4
Marks:
engraved: on side: "Presented / TO / W. W. Ladd. / BY THE / Friends & Members of / SOUTHWARK / ENGINE CO. / No. 38 / June 1863"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
35557
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Trumpet (mounted)
Classification:
Date:
1863
Medium:
Brass, wood, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 x 10 1/2 in. ( 58.4 x 26.7 cm )
Description:
Brass presentation trumpet with engraved inscription on center section and conical bell mounted atop octagonal, brown enameled metal base on wooden plinth.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Object Number:
1951.508
Marks:
relief: on oval brass plaque affixed to side: "W. STAEHLEN / WILLIAMSBURGH / PATENTED 1858"
engraved: above plaque: "Presented to / Samuel Gautier / OF THE / 4th Co. 7th Regt. N.Y.S.M. / Fort Federal Hill Fire Depart. / Baltimore Md. / June 9th 1863 / Co
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1863
eMuseum Object ID:
35551
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Latch or door pull: CT
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 11.1 x 6 x 6 cm )
Description:
Brass latch or door pull; handle in the form of a rectangular shaft with broken ring at end; shaft soldered to oblong mounting plate with a hold at each end.
Object Number:
INV.8977
Marks:
incised: on mounting plate: "GT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34768
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Presentation shield (framed): Knickerbocker 12
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
frame: 37 x 25 x 8 1/2 in. ( 94 x 63.5 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
White painted leather firefighters' presentation shield presented to Knickerbocker No. 12 by Americus Engine Co. No. 6; upper half with "AMERICUS ENGINE Co." in applied lettering on recessed, red painted panel, with recessed, black painted "6" with embroidered shields and scrolling floral motif flanked by painted fire engines below; lower half with "KNICKERBOCKER" in applied lettering on recessed, red painted panel flanked by two oval tintype portraits, with applied, black painted leather "12" surrounded by painted allegory of Liberty, greyhound(?) dog, and elderly man in Revolution period costume below; green painted vine border; enclosed under glass in deep, heavily molded, brown painted oval frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of E. G. Mahon
Object Number:
INV.9740
Marks:
engraved(?): on metal plate affixed to bottom of obverse: "WILSON, MAKER."
handwritten in ink: on card attached inside frame: "Presented by Ed. G. Mahon / Son of the Late John Mahon Expt. / of Engine Co. 12 of N.Y. City. / 2459 2nd Ave. Cor. 126th St."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
34765
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Banner
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 29 x 43 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 73.7 x 111.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Blue silk parade banner with painted lettering across the front, suspended from metal rod with acorn finials by four loops; red, white and blue cording one either side of the banner with tassels at the ends (2 are detatched, one remains intact); a row of metallic fringe across the bottom.
Object Number:
INV.12349a-c
Marks:
painted: across center: "LADY WASHINGTON / ENGINE /No. 1"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34764
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Fire helmet frontpiece: engineer
Classification:
Date:
1840-1870
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 21.6 x 10.5 x 7 cm )
Description:
Gold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; fire engine painted in red, black and shades of brown at center, with "ENGINEER" painted in black on red banner above and initials "R. N." painted in black below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.9040
Marks:
painted: on obverse: "ENGINEER / R. N."
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
34693
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Fire helmet frontpiece: 2nd asst foreman
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 21 x 13 x 6 cm )
Description:
Ocher painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "2" cut out at center and backed with black painted leather, with "2ND ASST FOREMAN" and "P F" in applied, ocher painted lettering on recessed, red painted panels above and below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8931
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "2ND ASST FOREMAN / 2 / P F"
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34690
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: ladder man
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 21 x 12.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Red painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "1" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "LADDERMAN" and "BFD" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed panels above and below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.9027
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "LADDERMAN / 1 / BFD"
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34689
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Fire helmet frontpiece: 36
Classification:
Date:
1836-1868
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 5 1/4 x 2 in. ( 20 x 13.3 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black, yellow, and red painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "36" cut out at center and backed with yellow painted leather, with "EQU. . .ABLE" in applied, yellow painted lettering on recessed, red painted panel above and ". . .F [S?]" in applied, black painted lettering on recessed, yellow painted panel below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.9145
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "EQU. . .ABLE / 36 / . . .F [S?]"
stamped: on reverse: "H. T. GRATACAP / 143 / GRAND St N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1868
eMuseum Object ID:
34662
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Fireman's belt
Classification:
Date:
1860-1920
Medium:
Leather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (folded): 18 1/4 × 2 3/8 × 3/4 in. (46.4 × 6 × 1.9 cm)
Overall (unfolded): 50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm)
Description:
Brown leather fireman's belt, red painted leather applied across the center with "EXEMPT" in yellow painted applied leather letters; narrow leather straps beneath each end, one end has a metal buckle, all are secured with metal studs; the buckle end has a belt plain sleeve, secured to the belt by the strap at that end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Sarah Jane Johnson
Object Number:
1950.16b
Marks:
applied: across center: "EXEMPT"
Gallery Label:
This belt was worn by William Oliver Smith, the donor's father. The Society also has his uniform's shirt.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
34550
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