Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 5
Object Number:
INV.9064
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from fire helmet; gold painted leather "5" appliquéd over crossed hook and ladder at center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
