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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2017.296.12 |
Description |
Commemorative plaque with a color photo above metal engraving on wood. Photo is of an older women in a shirt reading "Neptune 8 / Newburyport" next to a piece of fire equipment. A sign from the equipment reads "NEPTUNE Built 1878." Plaque reads "Neptune V.F.A. Of Newburyport, Ma. Dedicates This Plaque To Catherine Button, Great-Grand Daughter Of Americas Greatest Handengine Builder, Lysander Button 1810-1898 On Occasion Of The 200th Anniversary Of The Village Of Waterford N.Y. Sept. 24, 1994 * Neptune 8 1878 Button & Son Handengine Set A World's Record Stream Of 285 Ft. 0 In. July 2, 1983 At Bath, Me." Sticker on back: "CLIPPER TROPHIES 355 Bridge Road Salisbury, MA 01952 (508) 462-0275" |
Classification |
Photography Disasters/Fires Transport |
Collection |
Catherine Button Collection |
Credit line |
Catherine Button Estate |
Dimensions |
H-9 W-0.75 L-7 inches |
Makers mark |
Sticker on back: CLIPPER TROPHIES 355 Bridge Road Salisbury, MA 01952 (508) 462-0275 |
People |
Button, Catherine Button, Lysander |
Search Terms |
Fire engines & equipment Anniversaries Vehicles Events Plaques Fire fighting Industry Photography Disasters/Fires Transport Button, Catherine Button, Lysander Button Button & Son Button Fire Engine Co. Button Fire Engine Company |
Subjects |
Fire engines & equipment Anniversaries Vehicles Events Plaques Fire fighting Industry |