Fire bucket
Classification:
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Fiber composition, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 19 x 8 1/2 in. ( 48.3 x 21.6 cm )
Description:
Ocher colored fiber composition fire bucket with tubular handle; tapered cylindrical form, possibly with rubberized coating; "M.P.B. CO. / 1 / W.T.B." painted in red and black on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.137
Marks:
stamped in red: on bottom: illegible maker's mark
painted: on side: "M.P.B. CO. / 1 / W.T.B."
handwritten: on bottom: "W.T.B."
painted: on bottom: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11804
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: 33
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 21 x 11.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "33" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather.
Object Number:
INV.9074
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11805
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire bucket
Classification:
Date:
1800-1825
Medium:
Leather, rope, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 x 10 in. ( 53.3 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Cylindrical black leather fire bucket with "J. Scrimgeour" painted in gold on one side; leather-encased rope rim and handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of James A. Scrymser, 1916
Object Number:
INV.133
Marks:
typewritten: on exhibition label found with object: "Leather Fire Bucket, early 19th century / owned by the Rev. James Scrimgeour of / Newburgh, New York / Gift of James A. Scrymse[sic], 1916"
painted: on side: "J. Scrimgeour"
newspaper clipping: affixe
Gallery Label:
This fire bucket originally belonged to Rev. James Scrimgeour of Newburgh, New York, a distant relative of the donor.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
11803
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire bucket
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1806
Medium:
Leather, paint, rope, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 1/4 x 10 x 9 in. ( 31.1 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather fire bucket with leather-encased rim and handle; slightly tapered cylindrical shape; "RUFUS KING," an oval crest, and "Corner of Robinson & Church St." painted in gold on one side.
Object Number:
INV.136
Marks:
typewritten: on exhibition label found with object: "LEATHER FIRE BUCKET / OWNED BY RUFUS KING WHEN HE LIVED / AT ROBINSON AND CHURCH STREETS, / NEW YORK CITY, ABOUT 1806"
painted: on side: "RUFUS KING / Corner of Robinson & Church St."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1806
eMuseum Object ID:
11802
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire bucket
Classification:
Date:
1854-1890
Medium:
Papier-mâché, paint, iron, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 9 in. ( 47 x 22.9 cm )
Description:
Red painted papier-mâché fire bucket with textile-covered handle; slightly tapered cylindrical shape with iron band around rim.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association, 1933
Object Number:
INV.138
Marks:
molded in relief: on bottom: "MANUFACTURED BY THE N. HAYWARD CO / HAYWARDVILLE, STONEHAM, MASS. / D. HAYWARD'S / PATENT 1854"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
11800
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Engine plate: VIGILANT
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 9 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Cast brass name plate from a fire engine; six-sided oblong with scalloped edges; "VIGILANT" engraved on obverse.
Object Number:
INV.8806
Marks:
engraved: on obverse: "VIGILANT."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
11798
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Engine plate: VIGILANT
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 9 x 1/8 in. ( 7.3 x 22.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Cast brass name plate from a fire engine; six-sided oblong with scalloped edges; "VIGILANT" engraved on obverse.
Object Number:
INV.8807
Marks:
engraved: on obverse: "VIGILANT."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
11797
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Engine plaque: in case of fire...
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Wood, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 4 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 16.2 x 11.7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Instructions in case of fire printed on paper affixed to rectangular wooden panel.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Louise I. Corell
Object Number:
1944.168
Marks:
printed: on obverse: "IN CASE / OF / FIRE / GIVE THE ALARM INSTANTLY / THE NEAREST ALARM BOX IS AT / Grove and Bleecker / Streets. / DIRECTIONS FOR SENDING THE / ALARM ARE ON THE OUTSIDE / OF THE BOX."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11796
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Engine plate: 32
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 6 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 13.3 x 16.2 x 1 cm )
Description:
Metal number plate from a fire engine; oblong with double serpentine edges; slightly recessed number "32" at center.
Object Number:
INV.8805
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
11795
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Glass panel from an engine lamp
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
diameter: 7 3/8 in. ( 18.7 cm )
Description:
Circular glass panel with blue stain, probably from an engine lamp, with etched number "3" and floral decoration.
Object Number:
INV.8813
Marks:
handwritten in ink: on paper label affixed to reverse: "7"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11794
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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