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Image of Fire Chief's speaking horn, ca. 1906
1974.5919.16
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Fire Chief's speaking horn, ca. 1906

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The Seattle Volunteer Fire Department used this speaking trumpet to communicate during fire fighting rescues.
ID Number: 1974.5919.16
Date: Circa 1906
Physical Description: 1 Speaker; brass; 8 in.H x 2 in.Diam
Credit: MOHAI, 1974.5919.16
Subjects: Government and Public Services
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