Artist/Maker
Unidentified maker
Related person
Jameson Cox
Fire helmet used by Jameson Cox (ca. 1785–1841)
1824-1828
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Leather, paint
Overall: 8 1/4 x 13 1/4 x 15 in. ( 21 x 33.7 x 38.1 cm )
Gift of Commander Robert S. Raymond
1948.401
According to the accession records, this helmet belonged to Jameson Cox, Chief Engineer of the New York (Volunteer) Fire Department from 1824 to 1828.
DescriptionFour comb leather fire helmet painted dull gold or cream color; frontpiece with painted image of a fire engine below inscription, "CHIEF ENGINEER."Markingspainted: on frontpiece: "CHIEF / ENGINEER"
ClassificationsFIRE FIGHTING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
