Archive Record
Catalog Number | 1955.166.003 |
Object Name | Lithograph |
Title | Phoenix Steam Fire Engine No. 3 of Detroit as it apeared in the funeral procession of the late President Lincoln, April, 25th 1865. Presented by Robert Meginity |
Scope & Content | Color lithograph by Sage Sons and Company of Buffalo, New York of nine members of the Phoenix Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3--from left to right, Patrick Flattery, George W. Lyon, William Hopkin, Captain Benjamin Guiney, James King, Michael Sawney, John McCurran, Anthony Logan, Frank Sweeney--with their engine which is decorated for Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession, depicted in front of their fire station. The men wear red shirts, black pants, belts stamped with either "Phoenix" or their rank, and helmets or caps. A crowd of spectators are in the background. "Presented by William Parkinson to the Detroit Fire Commissioners," is handwritten across the top border, and "To William Parkinson," is handwritten on the right side of the bottom border. The print is mounted on linen. |
Date | c. 1865 |
Extent of Description | 14.25" x 14.25" |
Collection | Fire Department |
Search Terms |
Phoenix Company No. 3 Detroit Fire Department Firefighters Fire Stations |
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