Badge: S.N.Y.V.F.A., Aug 1911
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1911
Medium:
Silk, paper, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 15.9 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Badge with top pin printed in blue on coated paper "S.N.Y.V.F.A." inside scalloped-edge rectangular brass frame; blue silk ribbon attached to pin printed in gold "SOUTHERN/ NEW YORK/ VOLUNTEER/ FIREMEN'S/ ASSOC'N/ AUG. 14-19,/ 1911." Bottom circular badge with emblem of intertwined letters "N/ Y/ S" printed in red, white and blue on coated paper surrounded by brass frame.
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10631
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1911
eMuseum Object ID:
11461
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Badge: Omaha Veterans Greetin to NY...
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 21 x 6.4 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Red silk ribbon suspended from oval brass pin; gold metal fringing at bottom; ribbon printed in gold ink: "OMAHA/VETERANS/GREETING TO/NEW YORK/VETERAN/FIREMEN"
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10581
Marks:
printed in gold ink: "OMAHA/VETERANS/GREETING TO/NEW YORK/VETERAN/FIREMEN"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
11459
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Engine plate: 46
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Metal, pitch
Dimensions:
diameter: 7 1/8 in. ( 18.1 cm )
Description:
Circular, cast metal number plate from a fire engine; engraved "46" with black paste (pitch) infill at center.
Object Number:
INV.8803
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11458
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Badge: NY State F.A...Conv. Newburgh, NY, Aug.20-25, 1912
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1912
Medium:
Paper, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 2 1/4 in. ( 7.6 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Two-part pin-back badge; top brass pin with image of house inside circular seal inscribed "SEAL OF THE CITY OF NEWBURGH N.Y. INCORPORATED 1865" around border and "NY STATE FIREMEN'S ASS'N." in banner below; Inscribed in smaller banners around central image of house "WASHINGTONS HEADQUARTERS/ NEWBURGH, N.Y." Oval metal badge suspended from pin by brass rings has central oval image of color cityscape on coated; metal surround inscribed at top "40TH/ ANNUAL CONVENTION" in curling banners intertwined with laurel branches; inscribed in banner at bottom "NEWBURGH, N.Y./ AUGUST 20-23/ 1912."
Object Number:
INV.10453
Marks:
inscribed at back of top badge: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
inscribed at back of bottom badg: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
11457
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Badge: New York V.F.A.
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 in. ( 2.9 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Metal greek cross-shaped badge with central image of fire wagon within bead border; inscribed "NEW/ YORK/ VFA"; fire helmet at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
INV.12080
Marks:
inscribed around edges at back: "MADE BY/ A. W. MITCHELL/ 757 B'WAY/ NEW YORK."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
11456
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Badge: New York exempt Peter J. Hickey
Classification:
Medium:
metal, textile, plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 x 7 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 17.8 cm )
Description:
Metal pin with suspended ribbon and badge. Pin includes a laminated plastic panel with text, "NEW YORK EXEMPT". White ribbon attached to the back of pin features two attached American flags above a plastic medallion depicting a firefighter rescuing a woman from a blaze. Round metal badge attached to the bottom of the ribbon has a plastic inset depicting a firefighter holding a speaking trumpet with text surrounding, "PETER J. HICKEY/FOREMAN/EXEMPT FIRE ENGINE CO."
Object Number:
INV.10575
Marks:
pin: "NEW YORK EXEMPT"
badge: "PETER J. HICKEY/FOREMAN/EXEMPT FIRE ENGINE CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11455
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Badge: Mystic Hook & Ladder Co. Wakeman, Ohio
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 2 7/8 x 1/4 in. ( 24.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Rectangular red silk ribbon suspended from brass pin; ribbon printed with gold lettering: "MYSTIC/HOOK AND LADDER/COMPANY/WAKEMAN/OHIO"; gold tassels at botom.
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace
Object Number:
INV.10572
Marks:
ribbon: printed in gold ink: "MYSTIC/HOOK AND LADDER/COMPANY/WAKEMAN/OHIO"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
11454
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Badge: Morrisania F.D. 3
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge inscribed "264/ MORRISANIA/ 3/ F.D." surrounded by fire hose border.
Object Number:
INV.12081
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
11453
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Fire bucket
Classification:
Date:
1800
Medium:
Leather, paint, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/2 x 9 3/4 x 8 in. ( 34.3 x 24.8 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Ocher painted leather fire bucket with rounded black rim and tubular brown leather handle; cylindrical shape with gradual inward curve from mid-point to bottom; inscriptions painted in black.
Object Number:
INV.134
Marks:
painted: on opposite sides: "WASHINGTON / Fire Society. / B. T. Wells" and "No. 2 / 1800"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
11447
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Engine plate: 45
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Brass, pitch
Dimensions:
diameter: 7 1/8 in. ( 18.1 cm )
Description:
Circular, cast brass number plate from a fire engine; engraved "45" with black paste (pitch) infill at center.
Object Number:
INV.8812
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11443
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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