Panama-Pacific International Exposition Fireman's Badge, 1915
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Artifact Overview
World's fairs and expositions, in many ways, are small cities. Buildings and property need to be protected from fire and vandalism, and visitors need to feel secure. Fair planners hire police, firefighters, and security personnel to make the fairgrounds safe for everyone. This badge identified firefighters at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Badge
Date Made
1915
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
71.100.158.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Nate S. Shapero and Ruth B. Shapero.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Width: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
Obverse; 52 / PPIE / EXPOSITION FIRE SERVICE
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