Title
Browder Life NetCreation Date
circa 1919 – 1961
circa 1919 – 1961Dimensions
3.5in H
109.5in Diameter
3.5in H Item (Overall)
109.5in Diameter
Count
Accessory
Maker's Mark
Description
A Browder life net that is stored in a box (2001.01.014) attached to the underside of the 1919 American LaFrance Fire Truck (2001.01.001.1-2). The life net is composed of a rigid circular frame with a round sheet of canvas stretched across the middle with metal, coiled springs. The life net is folded in half with the use of metal hinges and stored inside a tarp covering. The metal hinges are visible on the right side of the Fire Truck.
