Fire helmet frontpiece: FEG
Classification:
Date:
1820-1870
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 6 1/2 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; stamped, ocher painted floral border; "F.E.G." painted in black on ocher ground at bottom.
Object Number:
INV.9005
Marks:
painted: on obverse: "F.E.G."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
11293
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Mourning badge on cardboard: Engine Co.5...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1856-1866
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
White silk ribbon printed in black ink with: "WE MOURN/PROTECTION/5/ENGINE CO./Our Loss"
Object Number:
INV.10473
Gallery Label:
This ribbon was removed from the 1856-66 minute book of Engine Co. 5 of Melrose in the Morrisania section of the Bronx.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1866
eMuseum Object ID:
11290
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature fire helmet
Classification:
Date:
1880-1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 2.9 x 4.8 x 6 cm )
Description:
Metal miniature replica of eight-comb fire hat with brim shallow at front and broad at the back. Shield marked "2".
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Object Number:
INV.8964
Marks:
Painted: "2334"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
11289
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Belt sleeve: 5
Classification:
Date:
1875-1925
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 3/4 in. ( 7 x 8.3 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Brown leather belt sleeve, hand sewn closed at the back, red shield shaped recess at the center with applied leather number "5", painted white.
Object Number:
INV.12132
Marks:
applied: center front: "5"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
11287
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Leather strap fragment
Classification:
Date:
1850-1925
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 x 0.3 cm )
Description:
Fragment of brown leather strap, one buckle hole extant.
Object Number:
INV.8978
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1925
eMuseum Object ID:
11286
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Leather belt sleeve: REC SEC LF
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, string
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 7/8 in. ( 7.9 x 11.1 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Pale brown leather belt sleeve with red recessed medallion on the front with "REC SEC / L F" in pale brown leather relief; hand-stitched closing at the back, machine-sewn binding around outer edges.
Object Number:
INV.8961
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11285
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Alarm box key
Classification:
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Brass fire box key with "C 383" impressed at top and bottom; found with shield-shaped yellow painted tin sign (2168) with key hook above inscription, "FIRE BOX KEY," at center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number:
2216
Marks:
impressed: at top: "C / 393"
impressed: at bottom: "393 / C"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
11284
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Badge: Delegate, 39th Annual Conv., Aug.15-18, 1911., N.Y...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Metal pin with suspended ribbon and badge. Pin features a central panel with a firefighter holding a raised axe. Text in banners reads, "NEW YORK STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCATION/39TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AUG. 15-18, 1911". Panel suspended by chain links from pin reads, "DELEGATE". Oval badge suspended from red ribbon depicts a waterfall scene and the seal of the city of Rochester, surrounding text reads, "GENESEE FALLS ROCHESTER, N.Y.".
Object Number:
INV.10742
Marks:
pin: "NEW YORK STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCATION/39TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AUG. 15-18, 1911"
pin: panel: "DELEGATE"
badge: "GENESEE FALLS ROCHESTER, N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11280
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Helmet: FDNY
Classification:
Date:
1942
Medium:
Steel, paint, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 13 x 12 in. ( 15.2 x 33 x 30.5 cm )
Description:
Red painted steel helmet with red, white, and blue insignia on front consisting of "CDC" and a star inside a triangle inscribed in a circle with "NYC" below; chin strap and head bracing made of gray cotton webbing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. A. J. Alexander
Object Number:
1945.341
Marks:
painted: on front: "CDC / NYC"
stamped: on underside of brim (front): "U. S. GOV'T / PROPERTY / O.C.D."
ink stamped: on underside of brim (rear): "PROPERTY / F.D.N.Y."
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, helmets like this one were issued by the Office of Civilian Defense to members of the New York City Auxiliary Fire Department during World War II.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1942
eMuseum Object ID:
11281
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Delegate, 35th Annual Conv., Fireman's Assn.,...NY...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1907
Medium:
enamel, metal, textile
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Brass-colored metal pin with text, "35th ANNUAL CONVENTION/DELEGATE/SEAL OF THE CITY OF ELMIRA 1884". Pin surmounted by a firehelmet and crossed speaking trumpets, and a sylized seal of the city of Elmira below the main pin. Red ribbon attached below the pin, with a metal and enamel badge suspended from the ribbon. Maltese cross-shaped badge with a circular central panel featuring a scene with a firefighter statue on a tall pedistal surrounded by trees. Central design surrounded by blue enameled section with text, "FIREMENS ASSN./STATE OF N.Y." Four arms of the cross feature text and images: top: "ELMIRA, N.Y." right: image of a fire hydrant, bottom: "AUG. 21-23 1907", left: ladder.
Object Number:
INV.10740
Marks:
pin: "35th ANNUAL CONVENTION/DELEGATE/SEAL OF THE CITY OF ELMIRA 1884"
badge: enamel: "FIREMENS ASSN./STATE OF N.Y."
badge: "ELMIRA, N.Y./AUG. 21-23 1907"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1907
eMuseum Object ID:
11278
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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