Name/Title
Fire Chief Fireman's Helmet, Ca. 1898Entry/Object ID
1981.27.1Description
Acc. No. 81.27.1
Subject Category: Fire Department
Date or period: circa 1898
Object: Fireman's Helmet
Description: A hard leather helmet, painted white (to denote that it's the fire chief's helmet.) The front of the helmet has a shield surmounted by a brass eagle's head. The interior has a brown corduroy sweat band. Size: Helmet brim 14 "X 11". 9" high.
History of Object: White helmet worn by the first fire chief of the city of Alameda Fire Department.
Acquired from: Chief Thomas M. Lane
Date: 1959
