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Fireman's Hat

c. 1937

Page Coffman

Associated Names

Page Coffman

Artist, American, 1903 - 1990

The image depicts a top hat. The hat has a star on top and "FRANKLIN HOSE" displayed on its band. It also has an oval portrait of Benjamin Franklin surrounded by decorative elements. The color palette includes black, red, gold, and white.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and heightening on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 50.9 x 38.5 cm (20 1/16 x 15 3/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.3343

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1970

Hornung, Clarence P., Treasury of American Design. New York, 1970: 106, pl. 328.

Wikidata ID

Q64618776

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