Fire Trumpet, Used by Captain G. Gairns, 1887
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Firefighters used trumpets to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning. Special presentation trumpets were awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements. This trumpet was given to Captain G. Gairns after he was injured, and nearly killed, in an accident while battling a fire in 1887.
Firefighters used trumpets to amplify their voices when shouting instructions during a fire. Over time, trumpets took on a symbolic meaning. Special presentation trumpets were awarded to honor firefighters' service or achievements. This trumpet was given to Captain G. Gairns after he was injured, and nearly killed, in an accident while battling a fire in 1887.
Artifact
Fire trumpet
Date Made
circa 1887
Subject Date
11 November 1887
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Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.4.269
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 20.25 in
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