Fireman's belt

1868-1900

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Leather, metal

Overall (Folded): 17 × 2 5/8 × 1 1/8 in. (43.2 × 6.7 × 2.9 cm)
Overall (Unfolded): 47 1/4 in. (120 cm)

INV.397

DescriptionBrown leather fireman's belt painted yellow, brown leather scalloped binding machine sewn around outer edges, with red recess across the center with applied leather letters painted yellow, reading "2ND ASST FOREMAN", metal maker's label to the right secured with two metal studs; buckle on one side and narrow leather strap underneath opposite side, both secured to belt with metal studs.

Markingsapplied: across center: "2ND ASST FOREMAN" engraved: metal label to right of lettering: "CAIRNS & BRO / 143 / CRAND ST N.Y."

ClassificationsFIRE FIGHTING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT