National Museum of American History
Fire Engine Plate, "Mechanics"
unknown · 1850
This “Mechanics” emblem consists of a crossed hook and ladder behind a cut-out capital letter “I” below a banner with the text “MECHANICS” painted in striped-block letters. This emblem may have been a badge or breast plate for a ribbon. This emblem may have belonged to the Mechanics Hook and Ladder Company Number 7 of New York City.
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