Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
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.
