Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
Date:
ca. 1793
Object Number:
1928.18
Medium:
White marble
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Luce Center
Fire helmet
Object Number:
1936.621
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/4 x 13 5/8 x 16 1/8 in. ( 21 x 34.6 x 41 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on front of brim: "M. DUBOIS / MAKER N.Y."
handwritten: on tape affixed to back of brim: "57"
Description:
Four comb black leather fire helmet with stamped border of stylized flowers, swags, and stars on brim; leather frontpiece holder (frontpiece missing); leather half-lining with drawstring closure.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this helmet originally belonged to Frederick E. Gibert (1810-1882), grandfather of the donor. Gibert was foreman of Engine Co. No. 4 and served for years as fire warden of Manhattan's 3rd ward.
Credit Line:
Gift of Fred E. Gibert
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
