Ribbon: 16th Ann. Convention
Classification:
Date:
1888
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 22.2 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
White silk ribbon with gold metal band at top and fringing at bottom; printed with "16/ANNUAL/CONVENTION/N.Y.S.F.A./AUG. 21-24/1888/CORTLAND, NY"
Object Number:
INV.2125
Marks:
ribbon: printed: "16/ANNUAL/CONVENTION/N.Y.S.F.A./AUG. 21-24/1888/CORTLAND, NY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1888
eMuseum Object ID:
21140
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Plaque
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Wood, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 1/4 x 17 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 66.7 x 45.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Vertical arched oval painting from fire engine plaque, with metal tabs at the top and bottom center; image of spread-eagle perched on globe depicting the northern hemisphere; 2 allegorical female figures in empire-style costume, figure on the left is blindfolded and holds a sword ("Justice"), figure on the right holds liberty cap at the end of a pole ("Liberty"); cartouche between the figures with landscape scene showing a river and sun burst; red banner below with "EXCELSIOR" across; image encircled with 2 rows of scroll and acanthus leaf design.
Credit Line:
Gift of Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1938.320
Marks:
painted: across banner at the bottom: "EXCELSIOR"
handwritten: reverse: "359 / 169"
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:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
20954
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Fire helmet frontpiece: Tremont 1, F.A.B.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1868-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 21 x 10.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Red and black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large gold "1" superimposed on hook and ladder applied to red ground at center; "TREMONT" and "FAB" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed red grounds above and below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8898
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "CAIRNS & BRO / 143 / GRAND ST. N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20782
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Fire helmet frontpiece: Neptune
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/8 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. ( 21.3 x 7.6 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Gold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; painted scene at center with Neptune and galloping horses; "NEPTUNE" and "HOSE" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed, red painted panels at top and bottom.
Object Number:
INV.9037
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "NEPTUNE / HOSE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20781
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Fire helmet frontpiece: M.F.D.2, FCMM
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 2 in. ( 19.7 x 11.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black and red painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "2" appliquéd over crossed hook and ladder at center, with "MFD" and "FCMM" in applied leather lettering above and below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8899
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "WILSON / MAKER / 135 BOWERY / N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20780
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Fire helmet frontpiece: II
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. ( 19.7 x 10.8 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; banner shape cut out at top and backed with red painted leather with applied leather inscription (of which only one letter, "N," remains); "2" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather.
Object Number:
INV.9059
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20779
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Fire helmet frontpiece: 63
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. ( 21 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "53" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "1232" painted in gold below.
Object Number:
INV.9039
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20778
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Fire helmet frontpiece: 6
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 19.7 x 12.1 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "6" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "1155" painted in white below.
Object Number:
INV.9149
Marks:
applied/painted: on obverse: "6 / 1155"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20777
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Fire helmet frontpiece: 5
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 2 in. ( 19.7 x 9.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "5" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather with inscription ("PROTECTION"?) and initials "J H" painted in gold above and below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.9036
Marks:
applied/painted leather: at center of obverse: "5"
painted: at top and bottom of obverse: "PROTECTION"[?] and "J H"
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20775
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Fire helmet frontpiece: 58
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "58" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "444" painted in gold below.
Object Number:
INV.9109
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20776
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