Fireman's Dress Parade Uniform, 1890-1925
THF49056 / Fireman's Dress Parade Uniform, 1890-1925
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Artifact Overview
Firefighters wore protective turnout gear when responding to fires. But many departments also issued dress uniforms for firefighters to wear for parades, ceremonies, and other civic occasions. This dress uniform is believed to have been issued by the Mohawk, New York, fire department.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Uniform
Date Made
1890-1925
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2007.63.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Leather
Patent leather
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing
Applique (Technique)
Color
Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Inscriptions
Raised letters on belt, a cover for the belt buckle:
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Raised letters on belt on back side of belt:
ALEXANDER
Felt logo on front of shirt bib:
AHC [Alexander Hose Company]
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SetEarly Firefighting
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Fire was a constant menace to American cities well into the 20th century, when most buildings were made of wood and firefighting equipment was underpowered and overmatched. Firefighters risked their own lives to save those of others, to protect property, and to constrain and contain blazes before they grew into uncontrollable conflagrations. Early firefighting relied on mettle, muscle, and machinery that improved slowly but steadily over time.