Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: FEG
Object Number:
INV.9005
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 )
Marks:
painted: on obverse: "F.E.G."
Description:
Painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; stamped, ocher painted floral border; "F.E.G." painted in black on ocher ground at bottom.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
