Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Luce Center
Model: hand-pulled Empire firehose reel
Object Number:
1925.86
Date:
1843-1870
Medium:
Metal, wood, leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 14 1/2 x 23 x 9 1/2 in. ( 36.8 x 58.4 x 24.1 cm )
Marks:
painted in white: on leather reel cover: "HOPE / 40 / HOSE"
painted in black: on red painted sheet metal compartment in front: "ORGANIZED Oct. 27, 1843"
painted in black: on red painted sheet metal compartment in back: "EMPIRE"
Description:
Model of the horse-drawn hose carriage "Empire Hose No. 40"; red painted metal wheels and metal chassis support scrollwork reel mount; reel cover of black leather with "HOPE / 40 / HOSE" in white; three bells between two lanterns in front.
Credit Line:
Gift of the heirs of Charles G. Moller, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
