"Lafayette Hook & Ladder Company No. 1" Carved Panel
"Lafayette Hook & Ladder Company No. 1" Carved Panel
- Description (Brief)
- This shield is modeled after the United States shield, with 13 red and white stripes and blue field with gold stars. The center of the shield bears a crossed torch and axe behind the number “1,” and reads “Lafayette H&L Co, Organized July 21, 1845.” Behind the shield is a crossed ladder and hook. A hook and ladder company would often work in conjunction with hose and engine companies to fight fires.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- panel, decorative
- date made
- ca 1845
- maker
- unknown
- Physical Description
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 15 in; 38.1 cm
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0321
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0321
- Credit Line
- Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
- subject
- Fire Fighting
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Fire Fighting and Law Enforcement
- Engine Panel Paintings
- Cultures & Communities
- Work
- Firefighting Collection
- Art
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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