2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
Artist/Maker: Tiffany & Co.

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Badge: Ass'n of Exempt Firemen... NYC

Badge: Ass'n of Exempt Firemen... NYC
Object name 
Badge: Ass'n of Exempt Firemen... NYC
Date 
1910-1940
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 7.3 x 4.4 cm )
Description 
Circular metal pin-back badge with an eagle at top and stylized "fringe" coming to a point at the bottom; Inscribed around edge of the circle: "ASS'N OF EXEMPT FIREMEN/ 23RD WARD N.Y. CITY" and at bottom "132." Central image of fire helmet, ladder, horn and flags encircled by "rope" border.
Credit Line 
Gift of Miss Augusta Kuhhorn
Object Number 
1943.72
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.