"Sterling" stamped along edge of base. About 1in wide tube at base tapers to a 6.5in bell at the top, Tow decorative bands, 8.5in apart, encircle the horn with moveable wire rings to attach or suspend the horn. Engraving on stem: "Presented by the LaFayette Hose Co. of Baltimore to the Union Fire Co. of Lancaster Penna." The bell is embellished with flowers and leaves.
Silver speaking trumpet in 5 sections including mouthpiece that taper from a 7.5in bell to a 1in tube below the mouthpiece. Four outward curving bands with tiny beaded borders connect the sections. The two central bands anchor rings, 7in apart. A 4 strand multi-colored cording with tasseled ends is looped between the rings.
Functioning commemorative speaking trumpet with 5 sections: ornate bell and a spiraling portion of the stem have a brass colored finish. Others appear to be silver. Four ropelike silver coils separate portions. Two of these have eyes with a brass ring. A sash of 2.5in wide faded red silk ribbon tied in a bow hangs from one ring. Engraved: "Presented to the/Friendship Fire Company/by Henry E. Leman/1858."
Union Fire Co. flag. Formerly green fabric (cotton), doubled over with rod pocket at top. Machine-stitches on sides and bottom. "UNION No. 1" in white muslin machine-stitched on both sides. Top and bottom on one side: black thread to hold string to tie the banner. String broke from bottom and is tied on a top corner.
Union Fire Company Annual Banquet ticket on green card stock with 2 corners at one end cut off/beveled. A black ink line 1/4" from edges forms a rectangle with the following infornation:
Right arm firefighter's ceremonial cuff. Maker's logo stamped on red interior lining. The same red is bound over all edges to create a neat 1/8" border on the public side. White leather-like exterior is stitched to cardboard layer and red lining. A green velvet shield is hand-stitched onto the public side of the cuff with green thread visible inside. A gold metallic strand number is stitched to the center of the shield. 3 brass buttons with "FD" in centers are attached through all 3 layers. Metal loop shanks protrude inside and a narrow strip of wood inserted through all 3 loops holds buttons in place. Inside cuff covers buttons and is tacked in place at top, middle and bottom.
Left arm firefighter's ceremonial cuff. Maker's logo stamped on red interior lining. The same red is bound over all edges to create a neat 1/8" border on the public side. White leather-like exterior is stitched to cardboard layer and red lining. A green velvet shield is hand-stitched onto the public side of the cuff with green thread visible inside. A gold metallic strand number is stitched to the center of the shield. 3 brass buttons with "FD" in centers are attached through all 3 layers. Metal loop shanks protrude inside and a narrow strip of wood inserted through all 3 loops holds buttons in place. Inside cuff covers buttons and is tacked in place at top, middle and bottom.
Right arm firefighter's ceremonial cuff. Maker's logo stamped on red interior lining. The same red is bound over all edges to create a neat 1/8" border on the public side. White leather-like exterior is stitched to cardboard layer and red lining. A green velvet shield is hand-stitched onto the public side of the cuff with green thread visible inside. A gold metallic strand number is stitched to the center of the shield. 3 brass buttons with "FD" in centers are attached through all 3 layers. Metal loop shanks protrude inside and a narrow strip of wood inserted through all 3 loops holds buttons in place. Cuff is open with threads where cuff had been tacked closed as well as small piece of elastic tape at wrist opening.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Object Name
Cuff
Height (cm)
14.605
Height (ft)
0.4791666667
Height (in)
5.75
Dimension Details
Wrist diameter: 2.5"
Arm end diameter: 4"
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-08
Condition Notes
Cuff is soiled; edges worn and cuff unattached.
Cuff is open with threads where cuff had been tacked closed as well as small piece of elastic tape at wrist opening.
Left arm firefighter's ceremonial cuff. Maker's logo stamped on red interior lining. The same red is bound over all edges to create a neat 1/8" border on the public side. White leather-like exterior is stitched to cardboard layer and red lining. A green velvet shield is hand-stitched onto the public side of the cuff with green thread visible inside. A gold metallic strand number is stitched to the center of the shield. 3 brass buttons with "FD" in centers are attached through all 3 layers. Metal loop shanks protrude inside and a narrow strip of wood inserted through all 3 loops holds buttons in place. Inside cuff covers buttons and is tacked in place at the top, middler and bottom.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 07
Object Name
Cuff
Height (cm)
14.605
Height (ft)
0.4791666667
Height (in)
5.75
Dimension Details
Wrist diameter: 3"
Upper arm diameter: 5"
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2018-03-08
Condition Notes
Cuff exterior is soiled; edges worn to reveal cardboard. Cuff is partially attached.
Union fireman's belt. 2 1/2-inch leather belt painted black, edges bound in white leather with a zig-zag edge on the front. Center cut-out portion reveals a dark green background, raised white letters: "17 Union 60". A sliding gold-colored metal buckle (3") displays in relief fire-fighting equipment. A shield in the center contains a #1. On the back, a 6 1/2-inch long x 3/4" wide belt with 10 holes is attached 7 1/2" from the rounded end of the belt. A sold strip ending in a buckle is attached 7" from the opposite end.
