Certificate Appointing Thomas C. Bennett as a Fireman in the City of New York, August 31, 1858

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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 1858 proudly certified a firefighter's appointment to service in New York City.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1858

Subject Date

31 August 1858

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

32.296.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Engraving (Printing process)
Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 16.25 in
Width: 19.25 in