One of a series of satires mocking the ineptitude of Philadelphia volunteer firefighters. Shows the rushing volunteer jostling the stand of a female fruit peddler at a street corner. She looks in annoyance over her tipped fruit baskets and spilt bottle of refreshment as the firefighter rushes past, blowing the rallying trumpet call. Storefronts, including a drugstore, and a street lamp are visible in the background., Philadelphia on Stone, POS 253a, Retrospective conversion record: original entry, edited., Harrison & Weightman was a partnership between Henry G. Harrison and William N. Weightman., Free Library of Philadelphia: Philadelphiana - The Fireman (Cartoons)
Date
c1858
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department *BW - Fires and Fire Fighting [P.8970.10]