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Fire Hat, "Eagle Hose Company"

Associated:
Eagle Hose Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
black (overall color)
multicolor (decorative eagle color)
red (decorative banner color)
gold (decoration; inscriptions color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 12 1/2 in x 14 in; 15.24 cm x 31.75 cm x 35.56 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1850-1860
Subject:
Eagles  Search this
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0034
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0034
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Eagle Fire Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Eagle Fire Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
dark blue (overall color)
gold; red (decoration color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 12 1/2 in x 14 in; 15.24 cm x 31.75 cm x 35.56 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1835-1845
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0035
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0035
Accession number:
2005.0233
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-0a35-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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Fairmount Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
Shotwell & Garden  Search this
Original artist:
Rush, William  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
red (overall color)
multicolored (painting color)
gold (decorative trim color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 14 1/2 in x 5 1/4 in; 36.83 cm x 13.335 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Location of the fountain on the hat:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
1820-1860
Subject:
Nymph and Bittern  Search this
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0036
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0036
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Fairmount Fire Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Rush, William  Search this
Maker:
Shotwell & Garden  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
pressed felt (overall material)
red (overall color)
black (underbrim color)
gold (deocation and lettering color)
cream (painted figure color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 12 1/2 in x 14 1/2 in; 13.97 cm x 31.75 cm x 36.83 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place Made:
United States
Location of statue in painting:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
1820-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Nymph and Bittern  Search this
Hydrants  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0037
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0037
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Franklin Hose Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Franklin Hose Company  Search this
Depicted, commemorated:
Franklin, Benjamin  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
black (overall color)
red (underbrim color)
gold (decorative trim color)
multicolored (decorative painting color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 3/4 in x 12 in x 13 1/2 in; 17.145 cm x 30.48 cm x 34.29 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
c.1840-1860
Subject:
Franklin, Benjamin  Search this
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0039
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0039
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Friendship Fire Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Friendship Fire Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in x 13 1/2 in; 19.05 cm x 34.29 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0041
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0041
Accession number:
2005.0233
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edanmdm:nmah_1318670
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Friendship Hose Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Friendship Hose Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
black (overall color)
gold (lettering and decoration color)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 in x 13 1/2 in x 14 3/4 in; 12.7 cm x 34.29 cm x 37.465 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0042
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0042
Accession number:
2005.0233
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edanmdm:nmah_1318671
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Friendship Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
green (overall color)
red/gold (band around crown color)
gold (lettering and decoration color)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/4 in x 12 5/8 in x 13 1/2 in; 13.335 cm x 32.004 cm x 34.29 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1830-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0045
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0045
Accession number:
2005.0233
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edanmdm:nmah_1318672
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Friendship Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
black (overall color)
gold (lettering color)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 12 1/2 in x 13 3/4 in; 31.75 cm x 34.925 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0046
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0046
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Globe Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
black (overall color)
gold (lettering color)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 3/4 in x 12 in x 16 5/8 in; 14.605 cm x 30.48 cm x 42.2275 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1820-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0047
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0047
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Good Will Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
red (overall color)
gold (lettering; decoration color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 3/4 in x 12 1/2 in x 14 in; 14.605 cm x 31.75 cm x 35.56 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
Heritage of Flames
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0048
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0048
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Good Will Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
blue (overall color)
red (under brim color)
gold (lettering color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in x 13 1/4 in; 13.97 cm x 29.21 cm x 33.655 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0049
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0049
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Germantown Hose Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Germantown Hose Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
brown (overall color)
gold (lettering; decoration color)
black (highlighting of lettering color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 in x 12 1/2 in x 14 in; 12.7 cm x 31.75 cm x 35.56 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Decorative motif:
Sunburst  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0050
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0050
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Hand-in-Hand Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
black (overall color)
gold (lettering color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 13 in x 12 in; 15.24 cm x 33.02 cm x 30.48 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Decorative motif:
Hands  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0051
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0051
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Hand-in Hand Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
red (overall color)
gold (decoration; trim color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/8 in x 12 in x 13 3/4 in; 13.0175 cm x 30.48 cm x 34.925 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Decorative motif:
Hands  Search this
Sunburst  Search this
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0052
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0052
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Harmony Fire Company Fire Hat

Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
black (overall color)
red (underbrim color)
gold (lettering; trim color)
black (decoration color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 12 1/2 in x 13 3/4 in; 15.24 cm x 31.75 cm x 34.925 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Depicted:
Hydrants  Search this
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0053
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0053
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Harmony Fire Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Harmony Fire Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
green (overall color)
red (underbrim color)
gold; red; black (lettering color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 3/4 in x 13 in x 14 1/2 in; 17.145 cm x 33.02 cm x 36.83 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1850-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0054
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0054
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Hope Hose Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Hope Hose Company  Search this
Original artist:
Woodside, John Archibald  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
black (overall color)
red (decoration color)
gold (lettering color)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 3/4 in x 13 1/2 in x 13 1/2 in; 14.605 cm x 34.29 cm x 34.29 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
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Depicted:
Anchors  Search this
Hope  Search this
Related Publication:
Heritage of Flames
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0056
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0056
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Hope Hose Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Hope Hose Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
leather (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 3/4 in x 13 1/2 in x 13 1/2 in; 14.605 cm x 34.29 cm x 34.29 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Hope  Search this
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Related Publication:
Heritage of Flames
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0057
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0057
Accession number:
2005.0233
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Hope Fire Company Fire Hat

Associated:
Hope Fire Company  Search this
Maker:
unknown  Search this
Physical Description:
painted (overall production method/technique)
fabric, pressed felt (overall material)
paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in x 13 in x 13 5/8 in; 19.05 cm x 33.02 cm x 34.6075 cm
Object Name:
hat, fire
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1810-1860
Subject:
Fire Fighting  Search this
Fraternal Associations  Search this
Related Publication:
Heritage of Flames
McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America
Credit Line:
Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection
ID Number:
2005.0233.0058
Catalog number:
2005.0233.0058
Accession number:
2005.0233
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