Belt
Object number94.51.19
Date1860
MediumLeather; Paint; Thread; Cotton?; Steel?
Credit LineTransfer from Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
DescriptionLeather belt. Rectangular leather strip; outside painted white with red inlaid polygon panel in back; lined with thin layer of black leather or treated cloth.Dimensions2.5 x 43.6199 in. (6.4 x 110.8 cm)Historical NotesCeremonial Volunteer Firemen's belt worn for political parades.Label TextItems worn and used by volunteer firemen in political parades late 19th century.
Related institution
Veteran Fireman’s Association of Pittsburgh
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1939-1945
1847-1969
