Fireman's belt: Colum???
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. ( 102.9 x 6 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Painted leather fireman's belt with "COLUM[B] [I] [A]" in applied leather lettering on recessed, red painted panel.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.9130
Marks:
applied: across center: "COLUM..."
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20518
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Ribbon badge
Classification:
Date:
ca.1893
Medium:
Silk, brass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Red silk ribbon badge with rectangular brass pin at top inscribed "DELEGATE" topped with fire helmet and flanked by images of ladders and horns; brass key suspended from pin at either end by metal rings; at center of key, metal clam shell suspended by single ring. Ribbon printed with gold "N.Y.S.F.A./ CONEY ISLAND/ AUG. 1893."; fringed bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Harold Riker Applegate
Object Number:
1940.890
Marks:
printed label at back of ribbon: printed "C.G. BRAXMAR,/ BADGES AND MEDALS,/ 47 CORTLANDT ST., N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1893
eMuseum Object ID:
20300
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Ribbon Badge:We morn Protection 5 Engine Co...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 14.6 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
White silk ribbon printed in black "We Mourn/ PROTECTION/ 5/ ENGINE CO./ Our Loss."
Object Number:
INV.10859
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
20183
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Badge: Volunteers firemens Assoc New London, Conn.
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Bronze, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Clover-shaped bronze badge with circular silver central image of fire wagon flanked by "leaves" with images of fire hydrant and crossed ladders; inscribed at top and bottom leaves "VETERAN FIREMEN'S/ ASSOCIATION/ NEW LONDON/ CONN."
Object Number:
INV.12067
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
20111
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Badge: Volunteer Firemens Association N.Y. City
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm )
Object Number:
INV.12075
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
20093
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Cap badge on block in envelope: 1
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shamrock-shaped cap badge with central "1" surrounded by red enamel; image of fire helmet and crossed horn and baton in top lobe; inscribed "F./ D." in side lobes.
Object Number:
2381
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn on the helmet of August Heinrich, member of the Independant Engine Company in Williamsbridge, Bronx, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
20087
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Ribbons
Classification:
Date:
1903
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Largest: 4 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 11.7 x 4.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Red silk ribbons printed in gold ink with: "RECEPTION/TO/Exempt Firemen/OF/NEW YORK/BY/VETERAN FIREMEN/HARTFORD/SEPT. 22ND/1903"
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10597ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
20038
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Badge: Oneida 11
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central grouping of fire helmet, hse, horns and axes; inscribed in top banner "ONEIDA" and below "11/ F.D."; foliate flourishes at top and sides.
Object Number:
INV.12063
Gallery Label:
Formerly belonged to Alexander "Sandy" Campbell.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
19914
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Strap handle with clasp
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 14 x 2.9 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Brown leather strap handle with machine stitched binding around the outer edges, the end is folded over the loop of a metal clasp and held with a metal stud; the clasp consists of a round hook with a straight neck, and a tongue which sits under the tip of the hook and held to the clasp with a metal stud.
Object Number:
INV.8983
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
19782
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Star badge: Volunteer W.G.H.
Classification:
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 in. ( 2.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with star at center; inscribed "VOLUNTEER/ 1/ W.G.H."
Object Number:
INV.12076
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
19781
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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