Torch

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Torch

Entry/Object ID

GHS 511.3

Description

Torch composed of turned wood handle, painted green with series of incised lines at bottom. This leads to iron neck with U-shaped element on top. An iron, tapered vessel hangs down from this. Vessel has tube protruding up from center and smaller tube on shoulder. Thin metal rod inserted through central tube. Iron components are painted black with gold accents. Gold letters on front of vessel read, "F.H. Co". Written in white on handle, "Fireman's torch" Drilled hole through bottom of handle.

Made/Created

Place

* Untyped Place

USA

Dimensions

Height

25 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

3-3/8 in

Material

Iron, wood, cork