Fireman's Dress Parade Uniform, 1890-1925
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Firefighters wore protective turnout gear when responding to fires. But many departments also issued dress uniforms for firefighters to wear for parades, ceremonies, and other civic occasions. This dress uniform is believed to have been issued by the Mohawk, New York, fire department.
Firefighters wore protective turnout gear when responding to fires. But many departments also issued dress uniforms for firefighters to wear for parades, ceremonies, and other civic occasions. This dress uniform is believed to have been issued by the Mohawk, New York, fire department.
Artifact
Uniform
Date Made
1890-1925
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2007.63.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Leather
Patent leather
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing
Applique (Technique)
Color
Red
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Inscriptions
Raised letters on belt, a cover for the belt buckle: 1 Raised letters on belt on back side of belt: ALEXANDER Felt logo on front of shirt bib: AHC [Alexander Hose Company]
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