463529 Washington Hose Company of Philadelphia, printed by A.H. Bosch, c.1870 (tinted litho) by American School, (19th century); 46 x 59 cm; Library Company of Philadelphia, PA, USA; (add.info.: Fire company certificate containing vignettes depicting fire fighters arriving at a fire at J.F. [i.e. J.E.] Caldwell & Company\'s store at 902 Chestnut Street (burned January 14, 1869); the company fire station on Lombard Street, east of 11th Street; and fire fighters pulling a fire engine past University of Pennsylvania buildings on 9th Street. Fire fighting equipment including a fire hose, a ladder, an axe, a bullhorn and other tools are drawn bundled together to form decorative elements on both sides. A small oval portrait of George Washington adorns the top. ); 穢 Library Company of Philadelphia ; American, out of copyright.