Plaque, Fire Insurance - Little Rock Fire Department
Object number2011.020.25
DateUnknown Date
Mediummetal (lead?), paint
Dimensions2 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (6.4 x 8.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
DescriptionFire insurance plaque. Image of a fire pump-wagon with the letters "U/F" in gold above. This plaque is from the United Fireman's Insurance Company.These plaques were often lead or copper and were embossed with the insurance company's sign. The owner of buildings would pay fire brigades for protection and would receive these plaques to hang on the outside of their buildings as a way to guide that insurance company's fire brigade. Payments made by the insured would help financially support the brigade.
Oval
Status
Not on view
