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1855 FIREMAN PHOTO FIREFIGHTER FIRE CHIEF PICTURE

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The2FunAdGuyz offer a new print of an incredible 1855 daguerreotype hand colored photograph showing three firefighter chief foremen of fire companies in Charleston, South Carolina.

This portrait, with its Early American authenticity, would look great in the home decor of a library, den, bar, pub, game room or boy’s room. This picture captures the three chief foremen in the different uniforms of their fire company. The firefighter seated in the center rests his fire trumpet, or megaphone, on his knee while the two men standing on either side have their trumpets on cord hanging on their side. The officers used these trumpets to shout orders to firefighters during the chaos of fighting fires. Their prominent display in this photograph emphasizes their importance and symbolism to firemen. The fire companies of which these three men were chief foremen are the Charleston, South Carolina Phoenix Fire Company and Mechanic Fire Company. This portrait was hand-colored, an uncommon practice at the time. The frame surrounding it is part of the image; this print is not in a frame.

HOME DÉCOR USES: The richness and hand coloring of the image makes it ideal in any room needing an Early American or masculine style print such as a home bar, pub, den, library, recreation game room or young boy’s room. This print has also appeared on the walls of countless firehouses, restaurants and bars around the world.

ORIGINAL MEDIA: A hand colored, quarter-plate, daguerreotype served as the basis for this print. Tyler & Co did the original in 1855.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.

AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Usually Ships Within 2 Business Days.

Image Size: 10.5 inches wide by 15.75 inches high.

Paper Size: 11 inches wide by 17 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.

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GIFT IDEAS: Firefighters, Firemen, Father’s Birthday, Father’s Birthday, Collectors of Firehouse memorabilia, young men.

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