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Catalog Number 2011.053.010
Object Name Print, Photographic
Description Color glossy photograph, produced from a digital scan of an earlier photo, of a Detroit Fire Department pumper truck that is parked in front of an unidentified building. The truck is painted red and has "Detroit Fire Department" shown in gold-colored lettering on the side. The number, "31," shown on the driver's side door. Handwritten text on the verso shows "Mutza, 2-48" and "1938 Seagrave 1,000 gpm, Eng. 31, Detroit FD sedan pumper, 'Sweetheart' grille." The name, "Neil McCarton," is also handwritten on the verso.
Date is an estimation of when the original photo was taken.
Date c. 1975
Photographer Mutza, Wayne
Print size 4" x 6"
Collection Fire Department
Search Terms Detroit Fire Department
Seagrave
Engine 31