Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Pull toy: horse-drawn fire pumper
Object Number:
1961.32
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. ( 19.7 x 50.2 x 14 cm )
Description:
Cast iron steam pumper with driver and brakeman, drawn by team of three horses, painted black and white; driver in black and blue with black fire hat; boiler attached to air chamber, frame and wheels, all painted white; red wheels, swingletree, and crossbar; bell mounted under crossbar.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
