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- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0594
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0594
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- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0602
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0602
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- maker
- Gibson, C. R.
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0666
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0666
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- date made
- ca 1811
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0241
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0241
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- date made
- 1830
- referenced
- Franklin, Benjamin
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0239
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0239
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- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0584
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0584
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- Description
- Cast, spade-shaped trivet composed of firefighting equipment, including a hose for the edge that ends in crossed nozzles above a fire hydrant for the handle, "F" and "D" in heel corners next to two angled parade torches, a fire helmet and two crossed speaking trumpets at center, and a helmet badge at toe numbered "50" and "N.Y.F.D. / 7" above a low-relief depiction of a fire pumper. Three peg legs. No railing. No marks.
- date made
- ca 1870
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 1978.0939.035
- accession number
- 1978.0939
- catalog number
- 1978.0939.035
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- ID Number
- CL.334027.02
- accession number
- 309865
- catalog number
- 334027.2
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- Description
- A blank version of the James Gordon Bennett Medal in a leather case originally presented to a deserving firefighter of the city of New York through the Board of Trustees - T. Bailey Mason and others. The obverse of medal shows Neptune coming out of the sea on a shell, pulled by a horse, handing a key to a female figure (possibly Fame) holding a speaking trumpet and standing on a cliff edge. Her feet are surrounded by a fire hose, a bucket, a hook, and a ladder. With her left hand, which holds the trumpet, she gestures toward a steam engine pulled by horses in the far right background. Steam and/or smoke borders the right edge of the medal. A winged figure representing Fire, who holds a torch in each hand, is vanquished at the bottom below the cliffs.
- The reverse of the medal is inscribed on the outer border: "ENDOWED BY A FUND CONTRIBUTED BY JAMES GORDON BENNETT." Inside this inscription is a wreath of leaves, with a crossed axe and trumpet with ribbon at the bottom. Inside is the inscription: "PRESENTED / to / [blank space] / IN APPRECIATION OF / MERITOUS PERFORMANCE / OF DUTY AS A FIREMAN / [blank space] / TRUSTEES" There are two spaces left blank for further engraving of the name of the individual to whom this medal would be presented.
- The medal is in original case, made of leather and lined with green velvet. The exterior of the case is brown, and inscribed in the top in gold lettering is: "T. Bailey Meyrs. / Trustee of the Bennett Medal" A decorative gold medal band is painted around the exterior of the box.
- Location
- Currently not on view (case)
- date made
- ca 1866
- maker
- Tiffany & Co.
- ID Number
- CL.033771
- accession number
- 70138
- catalog number
- 33771
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- Location
- Currently not on view (parts)
- date made
- c.1865
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1775
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1775
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- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1161
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1161
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- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1138
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1138
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- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1175
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1175
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- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1242
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1242
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- Description (Brief)
- As more American volunteer fire fighting companies began to form during the late 18th century, a need emerged for better organized efforts in combating conflagrations. Engineers and officers would use “speaking trumpets” to amplify their voices over the noise and commotion of a fire scene to direct the company in effectively fighting the blaze. Two trumpet variants are reflected in the collection: plain and functional “working” trumpets that were actively used at fires, and highly decorated “presentation” trumpets. Presentation trumpets were awarded to firefighters in honor of their service, or between fire companies during visits, competitions, and musters.
- This highly polished brass work trumpet was used around 1835. The trumpet has a rounded band in the center, as well as a band around the mouthpiece and bell.
- date made
- 1835
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.0857
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.0857
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- Description
- This shield-shaped metal fire badge belonged to a member of the fire department of Richmond, Virginia. The silver-plated badge has a stippled background with upper and lower banners that read “RICHMOND/FIRE DEPARTMENT.” The design at the middle of the badge is a representation of the early seal of Virginia that depicts the goddess Virtus victorious over Tyranny. Virtus, with spear and sword, is shown standing in triumph over the body of a tyrant—likely representing King George III—with scepter and crown fallen at his side. Virginia adopted this image as its official state seal in 1776, continues to use a variation on its state flag.
- Metal firefighter’s badges were a part of the firefighter’s uniform since volunteer companies began to proliferate in the early 19th century. As volunteer companies gave way to municipal fire departments during the mid–19th century, these badges became mandated by uniform codes. Badges served as official identification at fire scenes, as access to derelict buildings by unscrupulous citizens could result in looting. Fire badges came in a variety of shapes, most notably circular, shield–shaped, or the Maltese cross. While shield–shaped badges were often worn on the chest, circular and cross-shaped badges can be seen on jacket lapels or soft caps. Badges usually detailed the company’s name, number and department, and were often decorated with various symbols of the profession such as hose carriages, hand–pumped engines, hoses, trumpets, helmets, hooks, and ladders. For paid municipal companies, many badges also featured the badge number of the wearer.
- date made
- late 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1305
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1305
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- Description
- This metal fire badge was used by a foreman of the Chicago Fire Department Engine No. 2. The badge has a unique shape, made to resemble a fire hydrant. The badge is inscribed with the text “ENGINE/2/CHICAGO/FIRE DEP’T/FOREMAN/1” which is filled in with black enamel. This Chicago Fire Department introduced its first paid departments in August of 1858, with the last volunteer companies not going out of service until 1867. Engine 2 was eventually disbanded in 1963. This was the second type of badge style the Chicago Fire Department used, introducing it around 1875.
- Metal firefighter’s badges were a part of the firefighter’s uniform since volunteer companies began to proliferate in the early 19th century. As volunteer companies gave way to municipal fire departments during the mid–19th century, these badges became mandated by uniform codes. Badges served as official identification at fire scenes, as access to derelict buildings by unscrupulous citizens could result in looting. Fire badges came in a variety of shapes, most notably circular, shield–shaped, or the Maltese cross. While shield–shaped badges were often worn on the chest, circular and cross-shaped badges can be seen on jacket lapels or soft caps. Badges usually detailed the company’s name, number and department, and were often decorated with various symbols of the profession such as hose carriages, hand–pumped engines, hoses, trumpets, helmets, hooks, and ladders. For paid municipal companies, many badges also featured the badge number of the wearer.
- date made
- late 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1328
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1328
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- Description
- This circular metal fire badge belonged to a member of the fire department of Passaic New Jersey during the early 20th century. The badge’s rim is made to look like a riveted fire hose. The top of the fire badge is decorated with a crossed hose nozzle and speaking trumpet behind a fire helmet. An upper banner reads “PASSAIC” and the lower banner reads “FIRE.DEPARTMENT” in raised letters. A raised metal number “147” is in the center of the badge. The Passaic Fire Department was first incorporated in 1869, and various volunteer companies operated until 1909, when the paid fire department was instituted. The badge would date to after 1909.
- Metal firefighter’s badges were a part of the firefighter’s uniform since volunteer companies began to proliferate in the early 19th century. As volunteer companies gave way to municipal fire departments during the mid–19th century, these badges became mandated by uniform codes. Badges served as official identification at fire scenes, as access to derelict buildings by unscrupulous citizens could result in looting. Fire badges came in a variety of shapes, most notably circular, shield–shaped, or the Maltese cross. While shield–shaped badges were often worn on the chest, circular and cross-shaped badges can be seen on jacket lapels or soft caps. Badges usually detailed the company’s name, number and department, and were often decorated with various symbols of the profession such as hose carriages, hand–pumped engines, hoses, trumpets, helmets, hooks, and ladders. For paid municipal companies, many badges also featured the badge number of the wearer.
- date made
- late 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1361
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1361
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- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1805
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1805
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- date made
- 19th century
- maker
- unknown
- ID Number
- 2005.0233.1816
- accession number
- 2005.0233
- catalog number
- 2005.0233.1816
