Friendship Company Cape
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The stiff oil cloth protected their shoulders and upper body against fiery embers and water, and the decorative painting served to identify company members at chaotic fire scenes or on parade. The capes were often painted by local sign painters, some skilled artists like John A. Woodside, who also painted the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s hats and banners and decorated their fire engines. Many of the capes in the firefighting collection display patriotic names and symbolism, reflecting themes important to 19th century volunteers, as well as the pride they felt in the early founding date of their fire company."}, {"label": "Description", "content": "This oil cloth cape is painted red overall with a gold trim. A black banner in the center of the cape reads \u00e2\u0080\u009cFRIENDSHIP\u00e2\u0080\u009d in gold text with the date \u00e2\u0080\u009c1775\u00e2\u0080\u009d in gold below, and the letter \u00e2\u0080\u009cF\u00e2\u0080\u009d in gold on each end. The cape likely belonged to a member of the Friendship Fire Company of Wilmington, Delaware, which was founded in December of 1775. In addition to patriotic ideals, early fire companies also lauded altruistic social values, with names like \u00e2\u0080\u009cGood Will,\u00e2\u0080\u009d \u00e2\u0080\u009cHope,\u00e2\u0080\u009d and \u00e2\u0080\u009cHarmony.\u00e2\u0080\u009d"}, {"label": "Location", "content": "Currently not on view"}], "creditLine": [{"label": "Credit Line", "content": "Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection"}], "name": [{"label": "maker", "content": "unknown"}], "publisher": [{"label": "Related Publication", "content": "McCosker, M.J.. The Historical Collection of the Insurance Company of North America"}, {"label": "Related Publication", "content": "McCosker, M.J.. 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