"Franklin at Desk" 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 came from the Franklin Engine Company No. 12 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that was active as a hand engine company 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 \u00e2\u0080\u009cFranklin at Desk\u00e2\u0080\u009d is attributed to David Rent Etter and dates to around 1830. The painting depicts Benjamin Franklin\u00e2\u0080\u0099s dictating his memoirs to his grandson. 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 piece (object 2005.0233.0018) would have adorned either side of the company\u00e2\u0080\u0099s engine."}, {"label": "Location", "content": "Currently not on view"}], "creditLine": [{"label": "Credit Line", "content": "Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection"}], "name": [{"label": "referenced", "content": "Franklin, Benjamin"}, {"label": "maker", "content": "Etter, David Rent"}], "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: 21 1/2 in x 15 in; 54.61 cm x 38.1 cm"}], "dataSource": [{"label": "Data Source", "content": "National Museum of American History"}], "objectType": [{"label": "Object Name", "content": "painting, engine panel"}]}}, "url": "edanmdm:nmah_1341021", "hash": "c0799c21252f8d82429220fd0017d25456e53087", "docSignature": "39ac2be6995629094f754e0ebe1fdfb4", "timestamp": 1664882422, "lastTimeUpdated": 1664882412, "title": "\"Franklin at Desk\" Engine Panel Painting"}