Artist/Maker
Cairns & Brother
Fire helmet frontpiece: assistant
1868-1900
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Leather, paint
Overall: 8 x 6 x 1 in. ( 20.3 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm )
INV.9206
Markingsstamped: on reverse: "CAIRNS & BRO. / 143 / GRAND St. N.Y."
ClassificationsFIRE FIGHTING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
DescriptionGold painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; large "1" superimposed on crossed hook and ladder cut out at center and backed with black painted leather, with "ASSISTANT" and "J W E" in applied, gold painted lettering on recessed panels above and below.Object NameFire helmet frontpiece: assistant
