Collection Highlights
Cake board
Date:
1825-1835
Object Number:
1937.1562
Medium:
Wood (possibly mahogany)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Firemark
Object Number:
INV.8817
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 in. ( 29.2 x 19 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
cast: into face: "F A"
Description:
Oval cast iron firemark with image of water tower and hose, the logo of the Fire Association of Philadelphia.
Gallery Label:
The Fire Association of Philadelphia is currently the Reliance Insurance Company.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
