Maker
William AdamsAmerican, c. 1801–1861, active 1829–1861
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Fireman's Trumpet
Datec. 1857
Made inNew York , New York, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions22 5/8 × 8 5/16 in. diameter (57.5 × 21.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, given at "One Great Night in November, 2001" by Compaq Computer Corporation in honor of Compaq employees and the brave fire fighters of September 11th
Object numberB.2001.26
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Exhibition History"The Marzio Years: Transforming the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1982–2010," Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 25, 2020–January 10, 2021.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved in script on center front body:
"Presented to/John W. Van Boskerck/Ex Chief Engineer of the/Fire Department of Hoboken N.J./by the members of Hoboken Engine Co. No.1/and/Washington Hook & Ladder Co. No.1/December 25th. 1857."
Engraved below, above a representation of a fire truck:
"Hoboken No.1"
Engraved on the opposite side above a represention of a fire truck:
"Washington No. 1."
Stamped hallmark on the upper portion of the mouth/shaft:
"NEW YORK"
"Presented to/John W. Van Boskerck/Ex Chief Engineer of the/Fire Department of Hoboken N.J./by the members of Hoboken Engine Co. No.1/and/Washington Hook & Ladder Co. No.1/December 25th. 1857."
Engraved below, above a representation of a fire truck:
"Hoboken No.1"
Engraved on the opposite side above a represention of a fire truck:
"Washington No. 1."
Stamped hallmark on the upper portion of the mouth/shaft:
"NEW YORK"
Stamped on the upper mouth/shaft: "W. ADAMS"
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Michael Bernhard Valentini
1714, first edition (first complete edition)
Book, bound in vellum over boards
BF.2016.3
Unknown North American
1885–1890
Earthenware with slip
44.29
