Fire helmet frontpiece: 5, G.W.B.
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 9.8 x 7 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "5" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "PROTECTION" and "GWB" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed, red painted panels above and below.
Object Number:
INV.8918
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "WILSON / MAKER / 135 BOWERY / N. Y."
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "PROTECTION / 5 / GWB"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34364
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire engine lamp: eagle
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
without swing: 19 x 8 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 48.3 x 21 x 19 cm )
Description:
Swinging, six-sided mixed metal fire engine lamp; two-tiered chimney with eagle finial; five of six original oblong glass panels survive, two with blue stain, two with red stain, and two colorless glass, all with etched decoration; one red-stained panel with etched inscription, "EAGLE / 1"; molded metal decoration applied to corners of frame enclosing each panel; horseshoe-shaped iron swing with scrolled ends bolted to opposing corners of upper frame.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8826
Marks:
handwritten: on tag: "Nadelman"
etched: on red-stained glass panel: "EAGLE / 1"
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34338
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: Lady Washington
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 5 x 2 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "1" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "LADY / WASHINGTON" painted in gold on recessed, red painted panels above.
Object Number:
INV.8933
Marks:
painted in gold: at top of obverse: "LADY / WASHINGTON"
applied/painted leather: at center of obverse: "1"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet placard: Foreman Exempt Company, Z.M.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1854-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 4 x 3 in. ( 19 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; gold ground with ladder carriage(?) painted in red and shades of brown at center; "FOREMAN / EXEMPT" and "COMPANY. / Z. M." painted in black at top and bottom.
Object Number:
INV.8923
Marks:
painted: on obverse: "FOREMAN / EXEMPT / COMPANY. / Z. M."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34326
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire engine lamp
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 16 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 7 in. ( 42.5 x 21.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Six-sided mixed metal fire engine lamp; two-tiered chimney with eagle finial; six oblong glass panels, two with blue stain, two with red stain, and two colorless glass, all but one with etched decoration; one red-stained panel with "7" etched at center; molded metal decoration applied to corners of frame enclosing each panel; hanging chain attached to two opposing upper corners of hexagonal frame (a later addition).
Credit Line:
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number:
INV.8029
Marks:
handwritten: on tag: "Nadelman"
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:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34303
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire engine lamp
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. ( 38.7 x 17.1 x 15.9 cm )
Description:
Six-sided mixed metal fire engine lamp (possibly a pole lamp); mushroom-shaped chimney with double-domed finial; five of six original oblong glass panels survive, two with blue stain, two with red stain, and one colorless glass, all with "35" etched at center; two red-stained panels with "COLUMBUS" etched above number; molded metal decoration applied to corners of frame enclosing each panel.
Object Number:
INV.219
Marks:
etched: on all glass panels: "35"
etched: on red-stained panels: "COLUMBUS"
stamped: on metal plate affixed below one red-stained panel: "COWING & CO. / MAKERS / SENECA FALLS, N. Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
34300
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire engine lamp: liberty 7 with chain
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 47.6 x 19 x 19 cm )
Description:
Four-sided metal (probably brass) fire engine lamp with circular glass panels; two-tiered chimney with eagle finial; two blue stained glass panels with etched inscription, "LIBERTY / 7"; one red stained glass panel with etched image of a steam fire engine; one colorless glass panel with diamond-shaped medallion etched at center; small circular base with hollow, threaded interior; chain attached to top for hanging (probably a later addition).
Object Number:
INV.8028
Marks:
etched: on two glass panels: "LIBERTY / 7"
stamped: on metal plate affixed to lower corner: "PRATT & ORTMANN / MAKERS / NEW-YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34267
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece fragments (3)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 5 x 1 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Fragments of a black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "2" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "RELIANCE" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed panel above and applied leather star on recessed panel below.
Object Number:
Z.2041a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34203
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: assistant hose
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 13.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Gold and black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "2" cut out at center and backed with black painted leather, with "ASSISTANT / HOSE" and "W. . .N" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed, black painted panels above and below.
Object Number:
INV.9202
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "ASSISTANT / HOSE / 2 / W. . .N"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34201
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: assistant
Classification:
Date:
1868-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 6 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Gold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "1" superimposed on crossed hook and ladder cut out at center and backed with black painted leather, with "ASSISTANT" and "J W E" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed panels above and below.
Object Number:
INV.9206
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "CAIRNS & BRO. / 143 / GRAND St. N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
34198
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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