Collection Highlights
Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1766-1853)
ca. 1825
1920.4
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge on block in envelope: N.Y.F.D. 20
Object name
Badge on block in envelope: N.Y.F.D. 20
Date
1836-1883
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description
Circular metal badge with image of fire wagon at bottom; inscribed "22/ N.Y.F.D./ 20" encircled by fire hose border.
Credit Line
Gift of Waldo Fenton Abbe
Object Number
INV.9243
Gallery Label
This badge was worn by members of the New York Volunteer Fire Department organized in 1836.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
