Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
SUPPORT THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Help us present groundbreaking exhibitions and develop educational programs about our nation's history for more than 200,000 schoolchildren annually.
Museum Collections
Luce Center
Firemark
Object Number:
INV.169
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 12 x 1 in. ( 23.5 x 30.5 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
cast: on face: "U F"
painted: on fire mark, bottom: "4376."
painted: in red on underside: "183"
written: in black on paper label: "museum accession #183"
Description:
Oval cast iron firemark with image of fire engine in relief, painted in gold, and letters "U F" painted in gold on either side of image; at bottom of plaque is raised area with painted numbers "4376"; mounting holes on either side.
Gallery Label:
The initials "U F" probably stand for the United Firemen's Insurance Company, which originated in Philadelphia in 1860.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
