Collection Highlights
Flags on 57th Street, Winter 1918
Date:
1918
Object Number:
1984.68
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Luce Center
Souvenir fireman's helmet
Object Number:
1962.25A
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 5.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature metal 8-comb fireman's helmet with shield-shaped front piece inscribed "FOREMAN/ 11/ J.I.M."
Gallery Label:
This souvenir firehat was given as a parting gift to James Irvin Murray, grandfather of the donor, upon his retirement from the fire department.
Credit Line:
Gift of Raeburn W. Jenkins
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
