Sepia-toned photo of a fireman who is standing beside a speaking trumpet that is resting on a small table

Description:

Sepia-toned photo of a fireman who is standing beside a speaking trumpet that is resting on a small table. The fireman is wearing his uniform which includes a long, double-breasted coat, decorative belt, and fireman's hat. The number, "1," is visible on his badge and belt buckle. In the collar area, his shirt appears to be hand-colored in purple. Handwriting on the verso notes, "W. Cooper, Capt. Ladder Co. No. 1; Time Book Record A-117; Died Sept. 2, 1884."

Date Issued:

1870-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Fire Department

Subject Topic:

Detroit Fire Department, Firefighters, Ladder Company No. 1, and Portraiture

Subject Name:

Cooper, William

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/93FD7064-AE51-4416-8BCD-081009540563