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

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

Engraving, "These Are to Certifiy that Peter A. Sillcock Has Served as a Fireman," April 1829