19th c. Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle c.1800s Flags There has been minor repair

There has been minor repair work performed on the back side of the portrait to a tear approx 2" in length

CREATOR Bancroft-Whitney Company

This is an original factory wire rolling cart with large rubber wheels

There are two lengths of rope available

Diameter 17 in

19th c. Red Leather Fireman's Helmet with High Eagle c.1800s Flags There has been minor repairABOUT An antique leather fireman's helmet with brass high eagle holder and leather shield. Hat mold sold separately. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1800s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Leather, Brass. CONDITION Good Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 12 in. W 11. 5 in. D 13 in. HISTORY Helmet colors indicated rank or position in a specific brigade: White was reserved for Chief Engineers, black brims on white caps were worn by Fire