Provenance:

A Philadelphia collection

Note:

The William H. Horstmann & Sons, Manufacturers and Importers of Dress Trimmings and Military Goods was founded in Philadelphia in 1815. The firm wove dress, uniform and upholstery fabrics and trimmings. Hortsmann had contracts with police, fire, fraternal groups and theater companies as well as the United States Army and Navy. Uniforms and accoutrements were offered as well as swords -by assembling domestically -made hilts. guards, grips and scabbards with Imported blades. The firm also supplied flags, banners, embroideries and regalia. The company ceased operation in 1940.

The Swarthmore, Pennsylvania Fire & Protective Association was organized in 1893.

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