Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Fireman's belt
Object Number:
1950.16b
Date:
1860-1920
Medium:
Leather, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall (folded): 18 1/4 × 2 3/8 × 3/4 in. (46.4 × 6 × 1.9 cm)
Overall (unfolded): 50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm)
Marks:
applied: across center: "EXEMPT"
Description:
Brown leather fireman's belt, red painted leather applied across the center with "EXEMPT" in yellow painted applied leather letters; narrow leather straps beneath each end, one end has a metal buckle, all are secured with metal studs; the buckle end has a belt plain sleeve, secured to the belt by the strap at that end.
Gallery Label:
This belt was worn by William Oliver Smith, the donor's father. The Society also has his uniform's shirt.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Sarah Jane Johnson
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
