Digital Collection
1952.128.001

Lithograph

Phoenix Steam Fire Engine No. 3 of Detroit as it apeared in the funeral procession of the late President Lincoln, April, 25th 1865. Presented by Robert Meginity

Color lithograph by Sage Sons and Company of Buffalo, New York of nine members of the Phoenix Steam Fire Engine Company No. 3--from left to right, Patrick Flattery, George W. Lyon, William Hopkin, Captain Benjamin Guiney, James King, Michael Sawney, John McCurran, Anthony Logan, Frank Sweeney--with their engine which is decorated for Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession, depicted in front of their fire station. The men wear red shirts, black pants, belts stamped with either "Phoenix" or their rank, and helmets or caps. A crowd of spectators are in the background. The print is mounted on linen.

Date
c. 1865
Collection
Extent of Description
14.25" x 14.25"
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