Ax, Fire
Object number94.51.337
MediumWood; Steel
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Gift of James E. Wood, Sr.
DescriptionSteel fire ax with wooden handle.Dimensions2 x 17.5 x 36.4999 in. (5.1 x 44.5 x 92.7 cm)InscriptionsAttached tag: "US History 24146-2" (discarded)
Historical NotesJames E. Wood to Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Transfer to Heinz History Center in 1994. The ax was probably used by members of the Vigilante Volunteer Fire Company, Pittsburgh's first volunteer firefighters.Label TextItems worn and used by volunteer firemen in political parades late 19th century.
Previous owner
James E. Wood, Sr.
Related institution
Vigilante Volunteer Fire Department
On View
On view
1936-1945
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