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Fire Baton

Fire Baton

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
baton
baton, fire
date made
19th century
place made
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 19 in x 2 in; 48.26 cm x 5.08 cm
ID Number
2005.0233.1157
accession number
2005.0233
catalog number
2005.0233.1157
Credit Line
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
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Home and Community Life: Fire Fighting and Law Enforcement
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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