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70/25
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Description
Plaque indicating insurance against fire. Possibly issued by Equitable Fire and Accident Insurance Company, founded in 1873.
Fire insurance plaques are embossed metal signs, which were placed on the front of houses indicating they were insured against fire. This plaque was possibly issued by Equitable Fire and Accident Insurance Company, which was founded in 1873. The Association was a fire insurance company. This plaque, in black, gold and red, shows a classical figure with “EQUITABLE” on the panel below.
Physical description
1 insurance plaque: metal
Archival history
Victoria and Albert Museum No.: M.292.1924.
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