Lithograph, Detroit Firemen's Fund Association Membership Certificate Issued to G.W. Kahn, October 17, 1912

THF700879 / Lithograph, Detroit Firemen's Fund Association Membership Certificate Issued to G.W. Kahn, October 17, 1912

Artifact Overview

The Detroit Firemen's Fund Association was first incorporated in 1867. The association assisted firefighters and their families in the event of injury or death while in the line of duty. Money for the fund came through membership dues, special fundraising activities, and charitable donations.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

17 October 1912

Creators

Calvert Lithographing Co. (Detroit, Mich.)

Place of Creation

United States, Michigan, Detroit

Collection Title

Print Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

52.31.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 13.5 in
Width: 16.5 in

Keywords	United States, Michigan, Detroit Prints (Visual works) Lithographs Certificates Charities (Nonprofit organizations) Fire engines Firefighters Fires (Events) Horses Khan, G.W. Detroit Firemen's Fund Association

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