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Plate, License

Object number2012.75.5

MediumAluminum

Credit LineGift of Bernard A. Burns

DescriptionAluminum license plate. Outside border is a simple black embossed line. Embossed inside the border is firefighting union name and location in large red lettering. In the middle of this lettering, is the symbol of the International Symbol of Firefighters. On top of the symbol in black lettering is the founding date. On bottom of symbol in black lettering is organizational information. Back is plain, undecorated aluminum.Dimensions6 x 11.875 in. (15.2 x 30.2 cm)
InscriptionsEmbossed inside the border is "LOCAL PITTSBURGH / NO. 1 PENNA." in large red lettering.

In the middle of this lettering, is the symbol of the International Symbol of Firefighters; on top of the symbol in black lettering is "ORGANIZED FEB. 28, 1918"; on bottom of symbol in black lettering is "60 YEARS OF PROGRESS".
Historical NotesPart of a collection belonging to Bernie Burns. The collection documents Firefighters Local No. 1, the firefighting union of which Bernie Burns was the president; his life as a firefighter; and additional items that document growing up in Lawrenceville in the 1960s and 1970s.

Previous owner Bernard A. Burns

Related institution Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local No. 1 (founded 1903)

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