"Franklin & Kite" Engine Panel Painting
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Sometimes framed with elaborate carvings, they adorned the tall air chamber located at the middle or rear of a pumper. The paintings would often feature patriotic, heroic, or allegorical images to associate the volunteer companies with these lofty ideals."}, {"label": "Description", "content": "This fire engine panel painting of Benjamin Franklin is attributed to the Franklin Engine Company No.12 from Philadelphia that was active from 1792 until 1863 when it acquired a steam fire engine. It operated as a steam fire engine company until 1871 when Philadelphia\u00e2\u0080\u0099s paid firefighting department was established. The painting was completed around 1830 by an unknown artist. The painting depicts the popular story of Franklin\u00e2\u0080\u0099s kite experiment where he attempted to prove that lightning was an electrical force. Benjamin Franklin was well known for organizing the first volunteer fire company in Philadelphia, and his image and his name were popular among the city\u00e2\u0080\u0099s fire companies. By invoking Franklin, volunteer firemen linked themselves to the progenitor of their trade, as well as someone who played a key role in the American Revolution. This painting and its companion (2005.0233.0305) would have adorned either side of the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s engine."}], "creditLine": [{"label": "Credit Line", "content": "Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection"}], "name": [{"label": "referenced", "content": "Franklin, Benjamin"}, {"label": "referenced", "content": "West, Benjamin"}, {"label": "maker", "content": "unknown"}], "topic": [{"label": "subject", "content": "Fire Fighting"}], "physicalDescription": [{"label": "Physical Description", "content": "wood (overall material)"}, {"label": "Physical Description", "content": "oil paint (image material)"}, {"label": "Measurements", "content": "overall: 15 1/2 in x 24 1/2 in; 39.37 cm x 62.23 cm"}], "dataSource": [{"label": "Data Source", "content": "National Museum of American History"}], "objectType": [{"label": "Object Name", "content": "painting, engine panel"}]}}, "url": "edanmdm:nmah_1341008", "hash": "a8a27672353ce43850e5baf4e8d45c8b4bcff225", "docSignature": "c061a84a53de70f76204aace9a0e208e", "timestamp": 1664882422, "lastTimeUpdated": 1664882412, "title": "\"Franklin & Kite\" Engine Panel Painting"}