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
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