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

Origin

United States, Pennsylvania

Period

19th Century

Materials

Cast iron.

Dimensions

W.	11.5 in;	H.	9.5 in;
W.	29.21 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

1868

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.

Styles / Movements

Other

Incollect Reference Number

104414