Fire helmet frontpieces (3)

Object Number: 
INV.9056a-c
Date: 
1850-1900
Medium: 
Leather, metal, paint
Dimensions: 
Overall: 8 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 21.3 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description: 
Three frontpieces from fire helmets, two made of leather of one made of metal, stacked and adhered together; on top of stack is gold, black, and red painted metal frontpiece inscribed "HOPE / HOSE / STEAM / ENGINE / 2 / J.N.C."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Creative: Tronvig Group