Used by William Oliver Smith

Fireman's belt

1860-1920

ProbablyNew York

Place madeUnited States, North America

Leather, metal, paint

Overall (folded): 18 1/4 × 2 3/8 × 3/4 in. (46.4 × 6 × 1.9 cm)
Overall (unfolded): 50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm)

Gift of Mrs. Sarah Jane Johnson

1950.16b

This belt was worn by William Oliver Smith, the donor's father. The Society also has his uniform's shirt.

DescriptionBrown leather fireman's belt, red painted leather applied across the center with "EXEMPT" in yellow painted applied leather letters; narrow leather straps beneath each end, one end has a metal buckle, all are secured with metal studs; the buckle end has a belt plain sleeve, secured to the belt by the strap at that end.

Markingsapplied: across center: "EXEMPT"

ClassificationsFIRE FIGHTING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT