Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fireman's belt fragments (3)
Object Number:
INV.9227a-c
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
overall (largest): 15 1/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in. ( 38.4 x 6.7 x 0.6 cm )
Marks:
applied: across a: "COLUMBIA 2"
applied: end of b: "2"
Painted: interior of a: 2334
Description:
Three fragments of leather fireman's belt; one piece has a recessed area with applied, painted lettering reading "COLUMBIA" flanked by the number "2."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Association of the 23rd & 24th Wards, 1933
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




