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Leith Fire Brigade with Firemaster James Brown

McKean, John, 1890, Photograph
Leith Fire Brigade with Firemaster James Brown
Leith Fire Brigade with Firemaster James Brown
Leith Fire Brigade with Firemaster James Brown
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Item no
21224
Title
Leith Fire Brigade with Firemaster James Brown
Description
The Leith Fire Brigade pose for a portrait in with some of their equipment. The firemen are wearing uniforms including helmets. Some men are sitting on a fire appliance whilst others stand in front of it. Two men stand at the back on a ladder. Firemaster James Brown is in the centre of the front row with a full white beard, oval shaped belt buckle and a chain across his uniform.
Artist / maker
Date
1890
Size
30.1 x 24.2 cm
Type