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Chemical and hose fire cart
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Chemical and hose fire cart

Maker (Maker)
Date1911
Mediumcopper, brass, iron, wood, rubber
Dimensions62 x 108 x 70 inches
ClassificationsLand Transportation -- Human-Powered
Catalog number1206
DescriptionTwo-wheeled hand-pulled chemical cart, painted red, with two copper tanks, brass fittings, wooden box. Wheel spokes and tongue are made of wood. Has iron bar leveler and metal basket holding coiled hose. There are two spools with hand cranks under the tool box (these are for two ropes - the ropes are un-cranked and extended so that the firemen can pull the cart). "Tempe F.D." painted in gold letters on top of cart.

Manufacturer of this chemical engine is Anderson Coupling & Fire Supply Company of Kansas City, Kansas.
Status
Not on view