Engraving, "These Are to Certifiy that Peter A. Sillcock Has Served as a Fireman," April 1829
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Artifact Overview
Firefighters took justifiable pride in their occupation. There was a spirit of camaraderie among the members of each fire department, and they found great satisfaction in working to be faster, stronger, and more efficient than their colleagues in other fire departments. This document from 1829 proudly certified the service of a firefighter in New York City.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Certificate
Date Made
04 April 1829
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.0.321.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant Material)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 13.75 in
Width: 17.5 in
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