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Antique Glass Photo (Positive) -

French Firemen with Motor-driven Fire Pump

From a French photo collection, an original antique glass photo, likely for display in a magic lantern, of French firemen with a hand-drawn, motor-driven fire pump. When obtained, I was told the image is from the 1890s, the hand-written label is in French and is hard to read but I believe says " Pompeurs & moto pompe" ("Pumpers and [motorcycle] engine pump"). In excellent condition - nice and sharp - looks better than shown in my handheld digital photos. 4" x 3.25".

Please see the other historic glass photos I have listed in my store, Maxitivity.