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Catalog Number |
A97-2-1 |
Object Name |
Cap |
Description |
Cap, bell crown, size 7, navy wool, black leather visor, Front- pinned to frame, goldtone "BFD" with laurel, black leather strap, two brass buttons with "FD" and laurel, pair of eyelets on each side, Inside- lined in burgundy satin, printed in silvertone "Manufacturer G. A. Goebel 192 & 194 E. Madison St. Chicago." This firemen's cap was worn by Henry Hothan (1880-1954) who served on the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department around 1910. According to the September 30, 1910 Cook County Herald, "Bartlett Firemen held a meeting Monday night and decided to use money in the treasury to buy caps for the Fire Co." A few weeks later the newspaper noted, "Bartlett Firemen held their regular meeting Tuesday and gave a drill. They made a fine appearance in their new uniforms." This cap was manufactured by G. A. Goebel Company located in Chicago and consists of a navy wool crown with a leather brim and band. Note the buttons have the initials FD and the BFD, Bartlett Fire Department, on the laurel pin. . The Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, today the Bartlett Fire Protection District, traces its long rich history back to 1897 when a group of Bartlett citizens gathered together for the purpose of forming a volunteer fire department. Twenty-six men, all over sixteen years of age, signed the by-laws and the constitution of the new fire department which was drawn up by George Struckman. The first piece of equipment was a Model #38 Howe Hand Pumper purchased by the Village for $720. This pumper is on display at the Station 1 Headquarters located at 234 N. Oak Avenue. |
Year Range from |
1905 |
Year Range to |
1915 |
Material |
Wool, leather, metal |
Height (in) |
3.250 |
Width (in) |
7.000 |
Length (in) |
10.000 |
Number of images |
3 |
Search Terms |
Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department |
Relation |
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Subjects |
Caps Fire hats Firemen Uniforms |
People |
Hothan, Henry |
Accession number |
A97-2 |