Fire Ladder;Fire Ladder
2001.01.006a-d
from the collection of
Title
American LaFrance Pompier LaddersCreation Date
circa 1919 – 1982circa 1919 – 1982
Dimensions
144in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D
144in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D Item (Overall)
Measurement of Ladder A (1985.01.006a).
164in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D
164in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D Item (Overall)
Measurement of Ladder B (1985.01.006b).
144in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D
144in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D Item (Overall)
Measurement of Ladder C (1985.01.006c).
144in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D
144in H x 12.25in W x 31.5in D Item (Overall)
Measurement of Ladder D (1985.01.006d).
Count
Accessory
Maker's Mark
American LaFranceAmerican LaFrance
Description
Four (4) Pompier ladders (a-d) that consist of a central wood pole with a metal frame and a long metal hook on the ends. Each of the four (4) ladders come with several narrow wooden steps that are attached to each side of the pole and spaced thirteen (13) inches apart. The metal hooks are thirty-one (31) and a half inches long and come with seven (7) bards along the bottom end, adjacent to the six (6) inch high curved spikes on the ends.A, C-D) The ladders have nine (9) wooden steps, with the three (3) steps near the top supported by black painted metal brackets. There are also two (2) large metal loops on the poles. One is located near the top while the other is near the bottom end of the pole.
B) The ladder has eleven (11) wooden steps and only one metal loop near the top of the pole, near the hook.