Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fireman's belt
Object Number:
INV.392
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
overall (as folded): 20 x 2 3/8 x 1 in. ( 50.8 x 6 x 2.5 cm )
overall (unfolded): 43 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/4 in. ( 109.9
Marks:
applied: across center: "LOWERRE HOSE"
Description:
Brown leather fireman's belt painted yellow, with painted leather lettering applied at the center, "LOWERRE HOSE"; buckle at one side, leather strap underneath opposite, both secured to the belt with metal studs.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
