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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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.10857
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Silk, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 2 in. ( 22.9 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
printed on paper label at back: "JOS. J.F. BOPP,/ DECORATOR/ Badges, Banners & Medals,/ 2629 Third Ave.,/ Opp. 141st St. New York."
Description:
Red silk ribbon with gold band of trimming at top and red, white and blue silk ribbon with American flag motif gathered at center with metal wire at top center; ribbon printed in gold "PROTECTION/ ENGINE CO./ NO. 5/ BENEVOLENT/ ASSOCIATION/ GUEST"; central gold wreath with cut-out black and white photograph of man at center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
