Western Company Cape
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The stiff oil cloth protected their shoulders and upper body against fiery embers and water, and the decorative painting served to identify company members at chaotic fire scenes or on parade. The capes were often painted by local sign painters, some skilled artists like John A. Woodside, who also painted the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s hats and banners and decorated their fire engines. Many of the capes in the firefighting collection display patriotic names and symbolism, reflecting themes important to 19th century volunteers, as well as the pride they felt in the early founding date of their fire company."}, {"label": "Description", "content": "This oil cloth cape is painted black with red trim. A red semi-circular scroll has gold trim with gold lettering that reads \u00e2\u0080\u009cWESTERN.\u00e2\u0080\u009d Just above are the owner\u00e2\u0080\u0099s initials \u00e2\u0080\u009cR.P.\u00e2\u0080\u009d in gold and framed by a sunburst. The number \u00e2\u0080\u009c26\u00e2\u0080\u009d is painted in gold on each shoulder. This cape belonged to a member of the Western Hose Company No. 26, which was organized in 1836. In 1863, they acquired a steam fire engine and served as a hose and steam fire engine company until 1867 when their services were dispensed with by the City Council. That year their firehouse and steam fire engine were purchased by the Fame Hose Company No. 12."}, {"label": "Location", "content": "Currently not on view"}], "creditLine": [{"label": "Credit Line", "content": "Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection"}], "name": [{"label": "maker", "content": "unknown"}], "publisher": [{"label": "Related Publication", "content": "McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America"}, {"label": "Related Publication", "content": "McCosker, M.J.. 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