Object Record
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Metadata
Accession Number |
1978.963.1 |
Object Name |
Trophy |
Tag Line |
Large ornate firefighting trophy won by the War Eagle/Centre Star Mine in 1903. |
Collection |
Trophies & Awards |
Description |
Firefighting trophy. A large ornate cup with two handles on a two-tiered base. The cup has a lid with a statue of a firefighter holding a hose. This artifact has multiple parts, for specific details of the parts see the parts description below. 1978.963.1a: ornate silver cup on a two-tiered wood base. There are filigree designs throughout the surface of the cup. The front of the cup has an engraved scene of firefighters with a hose reel inside of a frame. The reverse of the cup has the winners engraved (see inscription) inside of an elaborate frame. The cup is attached by a large bolt through the base. 1978.963.1b: circular metal lid with a statue of a firefighter (has flowing cape) holding a hose on top. The statue is on a platform that has a beaded border. |
Year Range from |
1898 |
Year Range to |
1903 |
Material |
Metal/Wood |
Dimensions |
H-49.5 W-26 L-19.5 cm |
Dimension Details |
The above dimension are of the artifact as a whole. See below for the dimensions of the particular parts. a: 26 (w) x 19.5 (l) x 22.4 (h) b: 19.5 (h) x 13 (d) |
Inscription Text |
Won by Trail July 1 1898/Won by Trail July 1 1902/Won by War Eagle Center Star/July 1 1903 |
Search Terms |
War Eagle Centre Star Mine War Eagle Mine Centre Star Mine |
Subjects |
Firefighting Firefighter Trophy Competition Safety |