Firemark
Classification:
Date:
1805-1810
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 12 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 31.4 x 21 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Oval cast iron firemark painted green with a relief image of tree with leaves.
Object Number:
INV.170
Marks:
painted: in red on underside: "365"
written: on piece of masking tape on front: "18"
Gallery Label:
This fire mark was made for the Mutual Assistance Company of Philadelphia (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1810
eMuseum Object ID:
11338
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: 47
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 20.6 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Ocher painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "47" cut out and backed with black painted leather at center, with two trumpets painted in gold, red, and black above.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8928
Marks:
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11336
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Fireman's Souvenir Oct.1886
Classification:
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 3 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Object Number:
INV.12055
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11335
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Fairmount Fire Co. 32
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 3.2 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with red and blue enamel center "32" and blue enamel text "FAIRMOUNT/ FIRE CO." with blue enamel star at top and blue border.
Object Number:
INV.12069
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
11334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Fire Dept.
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shamrock-shaped badge with central image of fire wagon and inscription at sides "F./ D."
Object Number:
INV.12083
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
11333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ribbon badge: F.A.S.N.Y. Niagara Falls N.Y. Aug 1892
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1892
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 23.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
White silk ribbon badge with top rectangular brass pin-back badge with central cartouche image of Niagara Falls flanked by "18/ 92"; ribbon painted with scene of waterfall at center and printed in black, red and blue "20/ ANNUAL CONVENTION,/ F.A.S.N.Y./ Niagara Falls, N.Y./ AUGUST 16-19, 1892." Bottom of ribbon edged in gold metal "fringe."
Object Number:
INV.10635
Marks:
inscribed at back of top pin: "NIAGARA SILVER CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1892
eMuseum Object ID:
11332
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Exempt Firemen's Assoc. Yonkers
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central image of fire helmet, ladder, baton, axe and horn surrounded by border inscribed "ASSOCIATION"; inscribed at top within curling banners "EXEMPT/ FIREMENS" and at bottom "YONKERS. N.Y./ 43."
Object Number:
INV.12082
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
11331
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fire helmet frontpiece: 46,2416
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 11.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "46" cut out at center and backed with yellow painted leather, with "2416" painted in yellow below.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8916
Marks:
painted: reverse: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11330
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Delegate...Vol. F.A. 16th Annual Conv., Oct. 3-5, '11
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 6 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 15.2 cm )
Description:
Brass-colored rectangular metal pin with central fireshield design with column, crossed ladders, fireax, and speaking trumpet, flanked by text "DELE/GATE". Red ribbon below pin with gold printed text, "SOUTHERN NEW YORK/VOLUNTEER/FIREMEN'S ASSO'N/16TH ANNUAL CONVENTION/AND TOURNAMENT/FARMINGDALE, L. I., OCTOBER 3-4-5, 1911." Brass-colored cross-shaped badge suspended from ribbon, central panel features five crossed speaking trumpets, surrounded by a hose and firefighting equipment.
Object Number:
INV.10459
Marks:
pin: "DELEGATE"
ribbon: printed: "SOUTHERN NEW YORK/VOLUNTEER/FIREMEN'S ASSO'N/16TH ANNUAL CONVENTION/AND TOURNAMENT/FARMINGDALE, L. I., OCTOBER 3-4-5, 1911."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11329
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: delegate...order American Firemen, Hudson, NY...1900
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1900
Medium:
Silk, metal, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/2 x 2 x 1/8 in. ( 19 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Blue silk ribbon with circular tin badge at botom; ribbon has gold band and American flag bowtie at top; printed in gold ink with: "DELEGATE/14TH ANUAL/CONVENTION/OF THE/ORDER/AMERICAN/FIREMEN"; badge incised with: "HUDSON NY/1900/SEPT. 11-12"
Object Number:
INV.10700
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11328
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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