Banner
INV2023.208
from the collection of
Title
"WELCOME FIREMEN" BannerCreation Date
1950sDimensions
34.75 in W x 37.5 in L Frames
34 in W x 34 in L Item (Overall)
Measurement of Banner
Description
Framed large red banner with printed white block lettering and golden yellow graphics. Printed in white on top and bottom of the banner: "WELCOME FIREMEN". On the center of the banner is a golden yellow logo featuring various traditional firefighting equipment including a ladder, pickax, poker, a firefighter's helmet, a round lantern, an ax, and horn. Below the graphic is a golden yellow banner/ribbon with red lettering that reads: "LOYAL TO OUR DUTY". Banner has two grommets on top.Banner has been stapled to a white foam-board and placed in a black-painted wooden frame. There is a metal wire hanging wire across the back.
A label on the bottom of the banner reads: "'WELCOME FIREMAN' This banner was hung from the Minnesota State Fair Coliseum Building during the 1950's through the 1970's. According to the Minnesota Historical Society, only a hand few of the 34" x 34" banners remain today."