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Catalog Number |
2020.FIC.013.A |
Object Name |
Hose |
Title |
Powhatan B&I Brass Hose Nozzle 1 |
Description |
The nozzle is a dark gold, cylindrical-shaped brass hose nozzle. The bottom of the nozzle flares outward, while the nozzle gradually tapers towards the top. At the very top, there is an elevated rim. An engraving on the front near the bottom reads, "POWHATAN B&I WORKS. RANSON, W.VA." There is a small hole on top that connects through to the bottom, where a much larger hole is located. This nozzle was part of a fire hose used by the Trenton Fire Department. According to trentonnj.org, the department's history dates back to 1747, when the Union Fire Company was established as a volunteer fire department. Trenton maintained a volunteer force until 1892, when it transitioned to a professional department. The department began using gas-powered vehicles in 1909 and fully phased out horse-drawn carriages by 1919. In 1959, a museum was opened to document the department's history. A 1999 referendum led to the fire division splitting from the Department of Public Safety to become an independent entity. The Trenton Fire Department and its museum continue to serve the city to this day (2024). Citations: Trenton Fire Department history. Welcome to Trenton New Jersey. (n.d.-b). https://www.trentonnj.org/171/Trenton-Fire-Department-History |
Date |
Unknown |
Material |
Brass |
Artist |
Powhatan B&I Works |
Height (in) |
10.000 |
Diameter (in) |
2.750 |
Condition |
Okay |
Condition Notes |
Overall: Accretions and corrosion throughout. Front: There are black accretions on the bottom near the middle. Also, there are black accretions on the center near the middle. Right Side: There are black accretions on the bottom near the right side. Back: There is nothing of note. Left Side: There is green corrosion on the bottom near the middle. Top: There is green corrosion all over the inside. Bottom: There are black and green accretions all over the rim. There is a white accretion on the inside. And finally, there is green corrosion on the inside. |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Location |
Front, Bottom, Left to Right |
Inscription Technique |
Etched |
Inscription Text |
"POWHATAN B&I WORKS" Line 1 "RANSON, W.V." Line 2 |
Classification |
Disaters/Fires |
Subjects |
Brasswork Brass industry Water |
Search Terms |
Brass Hose Nozzle Gold Powhatan B&I Works West Virginia Ranson Water Fire Fire Station Firemen Trenton Powhatan B&I Brass Hose Nozzle 1 |
Provenance |
Found in collection |