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Donner Lake From the Summit
1873
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Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: Albert Bierstadt

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Badge: President of Volunteer Firemen

Badge: President of Volunteer Firemen
Object name 
Badge: President of Volunteer Firemen
Date 
1890-1930
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Emil Volk
Medium 
Brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description 
Brass shield-shaped badge with central image of fire helmet, axe, ladder and horns; inscribed "PRESIDENT/ VET. VOL. FIREMENS/ SONS ASSN/ N.Y."
Object Number 
INV.2173
Marks 
inscribed at back: "EMIL VOLK/ N.Y."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.