Fire Bucket, "Edward Oliver," 1799, 156-A

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1909-05-08

GUSN

GUSN-391012

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Fire Bucket, "Edward Oliver," 1799, 156-A
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image shows a fire bucket attributed to Edward Oliver dated 1799. The bucket has a cylindrical shape with a single handle attached to the top. The surface of the bucket features visible inscriptions, including the name "Edward Oliver" and the year "1799."

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
firefighting equipment
buckets (vessels)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP023748
A-Series negative 156-A

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09-17

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.156-A

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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