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This is an original antique catalog of firemen's uniforms and supplies published by the M.C. Lilley Company of Columbus , Ohio . The cover reads:

Lilley - Firemen's Uniforms and Supplies - Catalogue No. 44 - The M. C. Lilley and Co., Columbus , Ohio

This catalog is not dated but appears to be circa 1900 to 1905 or so. The are several United States flags featured in the catalog all of which are 45 stars indicating a date between 1896 and 1908. I would date this catalog somew to the middle of that date range, probably circa 1901 or so.

This catalog is soft cover with 80 pages plus the covers printed on a heavy slick glossy paper measuring about 6.75" x 10". This catalog is profusely illustrated featuring hundreds of items including:

Uniforms; Caps for Service and Parade; Flannel Shirts for Parade; Parade Shirts; Belts; Fireman Hats; Fire Hat Fronts; Embroidered Insignias and Wreaths; Metal Insignias, Ornaments and Letters; Fireman Cap Badges; Metal Badges, Parade and Funeral Badges; Duty Trumpets and Trumpet Cords; Silk Banners and Silk Flags; Uniform Buttons; Rubber Coats, Hats and Gloves; Ballot Boxes; Ever Ready Electric Pocket Flashlights and more.

This catalog is an original antique published over 100 years ago. The catalog is 100% complete and structurally intact. Former owner reinforced the binding with clear tape along the length of the spine. T is also some light dust staining and some foxing which is heavy on a couple pages. One corner shows some light rippling and a couple pages show minor evidence of lift off. Overall condition is good for this original antique. Email any questions. Thanks for looking.

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