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Irish Volunteers - Hibernia Fire Company Magnet

Irish Volunteers - Hibernia Fire Company Magnet

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Our exclusive design based on a parade hat for a fireman from the Hibernia Fire Engine Company No. 1 in Philadelphia, which was organized on February 20, 1752. That hat, pictured, is in the Smithsonian, but not currently on display. (A nearly identical hat sold at Christies on January 19, 2012 for $18,750.)

The magnet: Printed on a thin, flexible 3.22" x 4" die-cut magnet.

Also available, Irish Volunteers - Hibernia Fire Company shirt

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Historical Background Behind the Design

According to the Fireman’s Hall Museum:

"The Hibernia Fire Engine Company No. 1, located at 2nd and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was organized on February 20, 1752.  With its motto “Assist the needy, protect the weak,” the Hibernia served as a steam fire engine company until March 15, 1871 when Philadelphia’s paid fire department was established.  The Hibernia’s firehouse was occupied by the newly formed Engine 22 of the paid department."

The Smithsonian has this explanation of parade hats from the period worn by firemen:

"Beginning in the late 18th century, some volunteer fire fighters began to wear hats painted with their company’s name to identify themselves at chaotic fire scenes. During the 19th century, these fire hats became more ornate, as portraits of historical figures, patriotic scenes, allegorical images, or company icons were painted alongside the company’s name, motto, or founding date. Made of pressed felt, these “stove-pipe” hats were primarily used in Philadelphia, but other nearby cities such as Baltimore and Washington adopted them as well. Fire hats were personal items with the owner’s initials often painted on the top of the hat. While these hats were worn at fires, they are more colloquially known as “parade hats.” Fire companies commonly marched in the many parades of the period . . ."

 Design © 2023 Larry Stuart Studio.

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