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- Fire Bucket, Used by Levi Huntington, circa 1795 - Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- circa 1795
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Fire Bucket, Used by Levi Huntington, circa 1795
Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- Harden Glass Fire Grenade, circa 1885 - Glass fire grenades, like this one, were a common type of fire extinguisher used in the 19th century. The glass globe was filled with liquid chemicals intended to suppress a small fire. The user hurled the grenade at the base of the fire and, ideally, the glass broke open and the liquid extinguished the flames.
- circa 1885
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Harden Glass Fire Grenade, circa 1885
Glass fire grenades, like this one, were a common type of fire extinguisher used in the 19th century. The glass globe was filled with liquid chemicals intended to suppress a small fire. The user hurled the grenade at the base of the fire and, ideally, the glass broke open and the liquid extinguished the flames.
- Hunneman Hand-drawn Fire Pumper, 1836 - Hunneman & Company, founded in Boston in 1792, was known for the high quality of its hand-pumped fire equipment, like this example. When in use, the long bars -- called brakes -- were placed on the ends of the pumper. Teams of firefighters pushed them up and down to pump water. This pumper originally served the town of Orono, Maine.
- 1836
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Hunneman Hand-drawn Fire Pumper, 1836
Hunneman & Company, founded in Boston in 1792, was known for the high quality of its hand-pumped fire equipment, like this example. When in use, the long bars -- called brakes -- were placed on the ends of the pumper. Teams of firefighters pushed them up and down to pump water. This pumper originally served the town of Orono, Maine.
- Fire Trumpet, 1820-1870 - Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- 1820-1870
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Fire Trumpet, 1820-1870
Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- Fire Bucket, 1800-1840 - Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- 1800-1840
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Fire Bucket, 1800-1840
Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- Fire Bucket, "CHICAGO. I.L.L. 1821", circa 1821 - Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- circa 1821
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Fire Bucket, "CHICAGO. I.L.L. 1821", circa 1821
Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- Toy Hand Pumper Fire Engine, 1850-1870 -
- 1850-1870
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Toy Hand Pumper Fire Engine, 1850-1870
- Fire Bucket, "T. HYPWELL", 1800-1840 - Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- 1800-1840
- Collections - Artifact
Fire Bucket, "T. HYPWELL", 1800-1840
Many home and business owners in colonial and early America kept leather fire buckets in case of emergency. When a fire broke out in the community, owners tossed their buckets into the street, where firefighters and local citizens used them to carry water to put out the fire. Buckets decorated with names, initials and numbers helped owners identify their buckets after the fire had been extinguished.
- Toy Fire Squad Car, 1910-1930 -
- 1910-1930
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Toy Fire Squad Car, 1910-1930
- Fire Trumpet, 1840-1900 - Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.
- 1840-1900
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Fire Trumpet, 1840-1900
Firefighters used trumpets as megaphones to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Clear directions were vital to ensure safety and to keep firefighters working efficiently as a team. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning for fire departments. Special presentation trumpets were created and awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements.