Gift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan, 1957.65.30 © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Protector Engine No. 2

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock American, 1848 - 1850

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1848-1849

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 5/8 x 11 7/8in. (21.9 x 30.2cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/4 x 14 1/8in. (26 x 35.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionFour men dressed as firefighters stand on a sidewalk. They wear identical uniforms consisting of helmets, shirts, and trousers. Each man has a shield with the words "PROTECTOR / 2" on it on his chest. One man appears to be holding a cigar. Two men have beards. A hand-drawn and hand-pumped fire engine is in the street in the background. The word "Protector" is engraved on its tank. A picket fence, trees, and two houses are in the background.

Object number1957.65.30

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "PROTECTOR ENGINE NO. 2."

On verso, lower left, in blue ink, "65230 [crossed out]" / "1957-65-4? [crossed out]"'; lower right, in pencil, accession number / "conserved CPC / 1987"

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