Hunneman Hand-drawn Fire Pumper, 1836
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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.
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.
Artifact
Hand pumper
Date Made
1836
Keywords
United States, Massachusetts, Roxbury
United States, Maine, Farmington
United States, Massachusetts, Rock
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
26.65.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Copper (Metal)
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Green
Red
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Dark red
Dimensions
Length: 195 in
Width: 51.75 in
Height: 85 in
Wheelbase: 75.625 in
Inscriptions
on sides: EAGLE on rear: FARMINGTON
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