Badge on block in envelope: B.F.D. 474
Classification:
Date:
1890-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shamrock-shaped badge with central image of Liberty encircled by inscription "EENDRAGHT MACKT MAGHT"; inscribed in surrounding lobes "B./ F./ D./ 474."
Object Number:
INV.9244
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn by firefighters belonging to the paid Fire Department of Brooklyn, New York.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
12021
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Fire helmet frontpiece: Hope H?S?2
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "2" cut out at center and backed with yellow painted leather, with "HOPE H[O]S[E]" in applied, white painted leather lettering above.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8900
Marks:
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: good will 1, ?FD
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 20.6 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "1" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "GOOD[W]ILL" and ". . . FD" in applied, gold painted 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.8929
Marks:
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12003
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: foreman hose 3, C.W..
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1868-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 10.5 x 7 cm )
Description:
Painted (originally white?) leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large, red painted "3" appliquéd at center, with "FOREMAN / HOSE" and "CW" in applied lettering on recessed panels above and below; decorative stitching.
Object Number:
INV.8919
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "FOREMAN / HOSE / 3 / CW"
stamped: on reverse: "CAIRNS & BRO / 143 / GRAND St N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12002
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Fire helmet frontpiece: fleetwood 3, ??
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 21 x 10.2 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black, gold, and red painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "3" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "FLEETWOOD" in applied, gold painted leather lettering on recessed, red painted ground above.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8902
Marks:
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
12000
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: foreman hose
Classification:
Date:
1840-1880
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 6 x 1/2 in. ( 17.8 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Gold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "FORE[M]A[N] / [H]OSE / 5[5]" in applied black leather, with "E. B." painted in black below.
Object Number:
INV.9093
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
12001
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: Fire Patrol 128
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 5 x 2 1/4 in. ( 20.6 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet with "FIRE / PATROL / 128" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed, red painted grounds at top, center, and bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8903
Marks:
painted: on reverse: "June 21, 1923"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: fire patrol
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 19.7 x 12.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "1" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather, with "FIRE PATROL" and "KCFD" in applied, gold painted leather 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.9051
Marks:
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11998
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: J.L. Mott
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Red painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; gold painted "2" appliquéd over crossed hook and ladder at center, with "JL MOTT" in applied, gold painted leather lettering above.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8907
Marks:
stamped: on reverse: "WILSON / MAKER / 135 BOWERY / N.Y."
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11996
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: fire insurance
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:
Black and red painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "FIRE / INSURANCE / [PA]TROL / CAD" in applied, gold painted lettering on four recessed panels.
Object Number:
INV.9215
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "FIRE / INSURANCE / [PA]TROL / CAD"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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