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Firemark for the United Firemen's Insurance Company, circa 1868-1871

Description
The United Firemen's Insurance Company of Philadelphia was incorporated in 1860 by a group of 28 engine and hose companies not part of the Fire Association of Philadelphia. The company adopted the new steam engine for their firemark showing a desire to be associated with the latest innovations in fire prevention. From the Milton Celsnick collection of Penn's Landing, Philadelphia.

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Cast iron.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1868
Styles / Movements:	Other, Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	104414