Title

Browder Life Net Box

Creation Date

circa 1919 – 1961

Maker's Mark

American LaFrance
American LaFrance

Description

A rectangular shaped box located underneath the tool platform of the 1919 American LaFrance Fire Truck (2001.01.001.1-2) that was built to house a Browder Life Net. The bottom of the box is composed of fifteen (15) 3 1/4 inch wide wood planks. Two (2) 6 inch high wood planks form the two (2) shorter sides of the box, while the two (2) longer sides are open. The two (2) existing sides are framed by red painted metal. The center of the box is supported by a red metal bracket that is attached to both sides of the tool platform and runs the width of the box's base boards.