Collection Highlights
The Peale Family
Date:
1773-1809
Object Number:
1867.298
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 60
Object Number:
INV.9068
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 20 x 11.1 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Black leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; number "60" cut out of center and backed with gold painted leather; "716" painted in gold at bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
