Fireman's fatigue cap: Exempt, late 19th c.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1885
Medium:
Wool, leather, silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 7 in. ( 8.3 x 27.3 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Blue wool fireman's fatigue cap with cylindrical crown with soft sides and flat top, flat black patent leather visor, and black patent leather chin strap secured at either side by a button embossed with initials "F.D."; "EXEMPT" in individually cut out metal letters attached to front; leather sweatband and bright pink silk lining.
Object Number:
INV.10308
Marks:
metal letters: on front: "EXEMPT"
in relief: on buttons: "F.D."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
22033
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon: Waurecan encampment...season of 1897
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1897
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 5/8 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 6.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue silk ribbon printed in silver ink with: "WAUREGAN/ENCAMPMENT/SEASON OF/Quod hoc sibl vult/1897"; image of cross and donkey in center.
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10701
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
21755
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon: Vol. Firemen of Morrisania...1894...guest
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1894
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 12.4 x 4.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Navy ribbon with gold metal band at top; printed in gold ink with "VOLUNTEER/FIREMEN/OF/MORRISANIA/LABOR DAY/1894/QUEST"
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10471
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1894
eMuseum Object ID:
21754
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon: Guest Harrison Fire Co. NY Jan'y 1903
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1908
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. ( 10.5 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
White silk ribbon with American flag tied in bow at top; printed in gold ink: "GUEST/HARRISON/FIRE CO./NY/JANY 12/1908"
Object Number:
INV.10615
Marks:
printed in gold ink: "GUEST/HARRISON/FIRE CO./NY/JANY 12/1908"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1908
eMuseum Object ID:
21753
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon w/medal: Volunteer Firemens Assn of NY...Aug 1902
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1902
Medium:
Silk, metal, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/8 in. ( 17.1 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue silk ribbon with silver metal band and American flag tied in bow at top; in center is pin with plastic inset with image of firehouse; printed in silver ink on ribbon: "VOLUNTEER/FIREMEN'S/ASSOCIATION/CITY OF N.Y./30th Annual/CONVENTION/S.F.A./HUDSON N.Y./AUG. 19-24, 1902"
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10599
Marks:
printed in silver ink on ribbon: "VOLUNTEER/FIREMEN'S/ASSOCIATION/CITY OF N.Y./30th Annual/CONVENTION/S.F.A./HUDSON N.Y./AUG. 19-24, 1902"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1902
eMuseum Object ID:
21752
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fireman's belt
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
overall (as folded): 20 x 2 3/8 x 1 in. ( 50.8 x 6 x 2.5 cm )
overall (unfolded): 43 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 109.9
Description:
Brown leather fireman's belt painted yellow, with painted leather lettering applied at the center, "LOWERRE HOSE"; buckle at one side, leather strap underneath opposite, both secured to the belt with metal studs.
Object Number:
INV.392
Marks:
applied: across center: "LOWERRE HOSE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21751
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet: President NY Exempt Assn., LF
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1854-1880
Medium:
Leather, paint, brass, other metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 11 x 14 1/4 in. ( 21 x 27.9 x 36.2 cm )
Description:
Eight comb black painted leather fire helmet with tooled scroll border on brim; gold painted leather frontpiece with firefighting tools at center and "PRESIDENT / NY EXEMPT ASSN / LF" in gold painted leather lettering; brass eagle frontpiece holder; textile half-lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8862
Marks:
applied leather: on frontpiece: "PRESIDENT / NY EXEMPT ASSN / LF"
printed paper label: affixed inside top of crown: "ANDERSON & JONES / MFGRS / FIRE HATS / CAPS / BELTS, SHIRTS / AND SUPPLIES / 190 GRAND ST. N.Y."
incised: on back of brim: "E. F.A."
pa
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
21750
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet: lion crest
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Leather, paint, brass, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 10 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 26 x 36.8 cm )
Description:
Four comb black leather fire helmet with tooled linear decoration on crown and scroll border on brim; brass lion frontpiece holder (frontpiece missing); textile half-lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.9011
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
21749
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: 1
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 3 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 20.3 x 9.2 x 7 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "1" cut out at center and backed with gold(?) painted leather, with "[R]ESC[U]E" and "F[I]RE Co" in applied 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.9035
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "[R]ESC[U]E / 1 / F[I]RE Co"
stamped: on reverse: "WILSON / MAKER / 126 BOWERY / N. Y."
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21748
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet placard: XVII
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 5/8 x 4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 19.4 x 10.2 x 7 cm )
Description:
Red painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; recessed "17" at center, with "1573" painted in gold below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.9029
Marks:
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
21747
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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