Damper, No. 4.

After a work byAfter a work by Frederick F. Rice (American, 1814 - 1877)

Date1843

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 7/8 x 12 3/4in. (12.4 x 32.4cm) Sheet (height x width): 11 3/16 x 12 15/16in. (28.4 x 32.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1995.182.182

DescriptionFire apparatus consisting of a heavy four wheeled wagon with a ropes and a handle at left to be used in pulling and long poles to used in pumping water by hand. The number "4" and a lantern are on the side of the wagon. A separate two-wheeled hose cart is at the right. A long metal hook at the front of the hose cart apparently served to connect it to the pump.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesArtist Note: Frederick F. Rice (1814-1877) was the son of the sign painter William Rice and was himself active as a sign painter, beginning in 1840. (Lions and Eagles and Bulls, p. 251) Given the fact that he was a painter and that he was responsible for painting the fire apparatus in this lithograph, it is possible that he was also the artist responsible for the drawing on which the lithograph is based. (Finlay 12/20/2002)

Status

Not on view