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New Acquistions

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Holy Bible, 1866
A Holy Bible with embossed leather, gold scroll work and brass hinges.  The Bible is an extra superfine edition printed by William W. Harding of Philadelphia in 1866.  It has a gold inscription on the cover.  Presented to [Franklin] Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 6/ October 12, 1866.  Presented in memory of Fred H. Shihadeh.  


CIGNA Corporation Collection  
A collection of fire marks, firefighting prints, models and full-sized apparatus has been given to Fireman's Hall Museum by the CIGNA Corporation.  Plans are underway to develop a new exhibit on volunteer firefighting which will highlight this collection.
 

Black and White Photo  
Most likely the former members of Philadelphia's William Penn Hose Company No. 18 surrounding their hose cart, which has been taken out of the storefront storage for a holiday picture.  Presented in memory of George B. Kaiser and Charles Kampf.