Fire helmet frontpiece: 1st engineer
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 6 1/8 x 1 in. ( 16.2 x 15.6 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Gold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "1" cut out at center and backed with black painted leather, with "1s[t] ENGINEER" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed panel above.
Object Number:
INV.9212
Marks:
applied/painted leather: on obverse: "1s[t] ENGINEER / 1"
stamped: on reverse: "WILSON / MAKER / 135 BOWERY / N Y"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
11092
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: ...Engine Co. No. 2, Oct. 10, 1901
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1901
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in. ( 21 x 7 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
White/blue ribbon with oval brass pin at top; white section embroidered with American flag and has openwork brass "Oct 10th/1901"; blue section printed in gold ink with "MEMBER/PROTECTION/ENGINE CO./NO.2"
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10378
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1901
eMuseum Object ID:
11091
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: M.F.D. 1
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 4.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Elongated eight-sided metal badge with image of fire wagon at bottom; inscribed "282/ M.F.D./ 1"; rope border around edges.
Object Number:
INV.12084
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
11090
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: Veteran Association, 1885 NY
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1885
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central image of fire helmet, ladder, axe and horn; inscribed "VERTERAN ASSOCIATION/ 1885/ NEW YORK."
Object Number:
1454
Marks:
inscribed at back: "N. STAFFORD/ 66/ FULTON ST N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1885
eMuseum Object ID:
11088
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: Volunteer Fireman's Assoc....
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Medium:
metal, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 x 8 in. ( 5.1 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm )
Credit Line:
Gift of S.V. Hoffman, June 10, 1925
Object Number:
234.l
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11089
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Badge on block in envelope: President...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Metal, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central image of fire helmet, ladder, horn and axe encircled by inscription in blue enamel "EXEMPT FIREMENS ASSN/ 23RD WARD N.Y. CITY"; eagle perched at top with scroll inscribed "PRESIDENT."
Object Number:
1943.402
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
11087
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: N.Y.F.D. 9
Classification:
Medium:
metal, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 5 x 8 in. ( 5.1 x 12.7 x 20.3 cm )
Object Number:
0234d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
11086
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: N.Y.F.D. 25
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1839-1865
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with image of fire wagon at bottom and inscription "5/ N.Y.F.D./ 25" encircled by fire hose border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles G. Moller
Object Number:
1447
Gallery Label:
This badge was worn by members of the NY Volunteer Fire Department which was organized in 1839 and disbanded in 1865.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1865
eMuseum Object ID:
11085
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: N.Y.F.D. 20
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. ( 3.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Elongated eight-sided metal badge with image of fire wagon at bottom and inscription "12/ N.Y.F.D./ 20"; rope border around edges.
Credit Line:
Gift of Charles G. Moller
Object Number:
1451
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
11084
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge on block in envelope: Metropolitan Fire Commissioner
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central grouping of fire helmet, axe, ladder and horn within rope border; encircling inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSOCIATION/ N.Y. CITY"; number plate at bottom "1104"; eagle perched at top over elongated Ionic column capital.
Object Number:
INV.9250
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
11083
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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