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: 1 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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