Press badge: NY Fire dept.
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 5/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal and enamel fire department press badge, rectangular with arched top, inscribed: "NEW YORK / FIRE DEPARTMENT / N. Y. PRESS / FIRE LINES / No 207 / NO ADMITTANCE TO BUILDINGS". Red enamel border and central square.
Credit Line:
Gift of Herbert D. Halsey
Object Number:
1941.34
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
56781
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Hugenot Eng. Company
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silk, brass
Dimensions:
Overall (badge): 3 5/8 × 2 in. (9.2 × 5.1 cm)
Overall (card): 4 × 2 in. (10.2 × 5.1 cm)
Description:
Badge with top brass pin inscribed "NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y./ HUGUENOT ENGINE CO." and "CITY/ ARMS" flanking central image of coat of arms with images of ships and dates "1688" and "1899"; red silk ribbon attached to top pin with bottom badge suspended from brass rings; badge has central image of house, crossed trumpets, and ocean with ship inscribed with "19/ 10" and "CELEBRATION/ VOLUNTEER/ FIRE/ COMPANIES/ OCT/ 6TH" in draped banners flanking horns that surmount inscription "HUDSON PARK VIEW BONNEFOI POINT." Badge attached to white card printed in green "The Charles M. Robbins Co./ Manufacturers of Badges and Medals/ Attleboro, Mass."
Object Number:
INV.2111
Marks:
inscribed at back of bottom badg: "THE CHAS. M. ROBBINS CO./ ATTLEBORO, MASS."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
56608
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Lady arrangement comm. 1903
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1903
Medium:
Silk, paper, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
American flag woven silk ribbon with pin at top and badge at bottom; top rectangular pin printed in blue on coated paper "LADY/ ARRANGEMENT COM." inside rectangular brass frame with decorative curling border; bottom circular badge hangs from ribbon with central image of fire engine printed on coated paper "EXEMPT FIREMEN'S B.F. ASS'M/ 1903/ MORRISANIA" inside brass frame.
Object Number:
INV.12079
Marks:
inscribed at back of top badge: "THE WHITEHEAD &/ HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
inscribed at back of bottom badg: "WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
printed on sticker at back: "SEND POSTAL/ TO/ WHITEHEAD/ AND/ HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J./ REPRESENTATIVE/ WILL C
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
56583
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Delegate NYS Fireman's ass. 1901
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1901
Medium:
Silk, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Purple silk ribbon and brass badge with top rectangular pin inscribed "DELEGATE"; bottom brass badge hangs over ribbon from two brass link chains from top pin; central image of buffalo surmounted by crossed trumpets and fire helmet; inscribed "N.Y. STATE FIREMENS ASSN/ 19/ 01/ AUGUST-20 to 24."
Object Number:
1940.892
Marks:
inscribed at back of bottom badg: "SCHNEIDER & BETZ/ BUFFALO N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
53811
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chair
Classification:
Medium:
wood, wool blend upholstery
Dimensions:
Overall: 35 x 23 x 23 in. ( 88.9 x 58.4 x 58.4 cm )
Description:
From Windows on the World restaurant in WTC
Credit Line:
Gift of David Emil/N.S. Windows LLC
Object Number:
2003.46.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
47099
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire alarm call box on post
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1905
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 86 x 8 1/2 x 14 in. ( 218.4 x 21.6 x 35.6 cm )
Description:
Red painted iron fire alarm box with arched pediment top attached to wooden post; white painted metal sign nailed to post "Fire Alarm Key/Saloon/462 7th Ave." in black; center plaque of arms of New York/"Metropolitan Fire Department"; below "New York Fire Alarm Telegraph Post/458/Frederick Pearce, N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.8993
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
46193
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helment frontpiece
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1982
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 5 in. ( 15.2 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Leather fire helmet frontpiece (attached to helment 2001.278) inscribed "53" above "CAPTAIN"; image of two fire trumpets above.
Credit Line:
Gift of Kerry Hollywood
Object Number:
2001.279
Gallery Label:
This fire helmet frontpiece belonged to Captain Kerry Hollywood of Engine Company 53, located at 1836 Third Avenue in Manhattan. Unlike helmets, which belong to the FDNY, frontpieces belong to the individual firemen.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1982
eMuseum Object ID:
45380
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet
Classification:
Date:
1982
Medium:
Leather, metal, plastic, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 15 in. ( 19 x 29.2 x 38.1 cm )
Description:
Eight comb black leather fire helmet with tooled leaf and scroll border on brim; brass frontpiece holder with red enameled emblem on either side; textile half-lining and plastic visor; American flag sticker affixed near rear of helmet. (With frontpiece 2001.279)
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert Dorritie
Object Number:
2001.278
Marks:
enameled: on side of frontpiece holder: "FD"
printed: on adhesive label inside top of helmet: "CAIRNS & BROTHER CLIFTON NEW JERSEY" and "MFGS OF FIREMENS EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES"
printed: adhesive label inside helmet with warning about helmet's compliance
Gallery Label:
This helmet was worn by Lieutenant Robert Dorritie of Engine Company 53 (1836 Third Avenue, Manhattan) and saved his life on numerous occasions. It is one of the last custom-made painted leather helmets made for the FDNY by Cairns & Brother of Clifton, New Jersey. It was constructed in the traditional manner on a mold to conform exactly the the fireman's head. Around 1985, traditional helmets such as this one were replaced by plastic helmets in standard sizes.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1982
eMuseum Object ID:
45374
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lantern
Collections:
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Tinned sheet iron, horn
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. ( 34.3 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron lantern of octagonal shape with hinged door; eight panels with gothic arch cut-outs backed with horn; "ENGINEER" in cut-out letters on top of each panel; removable oil lamp with loop handle and chain slides out of holder in base of lantern.
Credit Line:
Purchase from Elie Nadelman
Object Number:
1937.1536
Marks:
inscribed: on outside of lantern: "Belle... 1840 Vol Dept F.P.M."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
45281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge ribbon
Classification:
Date:
ca.1896
Medium:
Paper, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 29.2 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
White paper ribbon with pin back and folded paper "bow" at top with central gold seal; gold eagle with flag below. Printed banner in gold stamped:"DELEGATE" with "TWENTY FOURTH/ ANNUAL/ NEW YORK STATE/ FIREMEN'S (printed in red)/ ASSOCIATION/ LOCKPORT, N.Y./ AUG. 18, 19, 20, 21/ 1896"; coated wood disc at center stamped "CONVENTION" attached at top and bottom with silk ribbons tied at back; disc encircled by gold hose border crossed at bottom with images of helmet and axe.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Harold Riker Applegate
Object Number:
1940.881
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1896
eMuseum Object ID:
44389
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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