Model of a Firefighter's Coal Cart, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
American firefighters began using steam-powered water pumps to combat fires in the 1840s. These steam engines were more efficient and more effective than the hand-powered pumps they replaced. Firefighters needed a ready supply of coal to keep boilers operating. This model represents a coal cart that would have been used with a steam fire engine.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model (Representation)
Date Made
circa 1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.119.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of James Balcom.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Color
Red
Brown
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 9 in
Length: 22 in
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