Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire helmet frontpiece: 27
Object Number:
INV.9103
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Leather, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 4 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. ( 20.3 x 12.1 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Black painted leather frontpiece from a fire helmet; "27" cut out at center and backed with gold painted leather.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
