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Fireman's Helmet

c. 1937

Elmer G. Anderson

Associated Names

Elmer G. Anderson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a vintage-style firefighter's helmet with an eagle design on the front top and a circular emblem displaying the number "3" on its shield. The color palette includes earth tones, browns, beiges, gold, and dark red. The helmet is slightly tilted upward with the brim extending towards the left side. The name "Elmer G. Anderson" is inscribed to the left of the helmet.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 38.5 x 51 cm (15 3/16 x 20 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.1742

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

upper left in watercolor: .ELMER.G. / .ANDERSON.

Wikidata ID

Q64559053

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