463467 Near a fire, An awkward attachment, printed by Harrison & Weightman, c.1858 (hand-coloured litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); 28 x 24 cm; Library Company of Philadelphia, PA, USA; (add.info.: One of a series of satires mocking the ineptitude of Philadelphia volunteer firefighters. Shows the volunteer in full uniform catching a male pedestrian in the hook of his ladder as he rushes past the gentleman on the sidewalk. The man shirks backward, his hat falling off, as the hook tugs at his coat collar. Streetscape, including the storefront of a stove business, is visible in the background. Also shows a fire hose sprung with leaks laying in the street. ); 穢 Library Company of Philadelphia ; Library Company of Philadelphia; American, out of copyright.