Invitation

Invitation card to the Second Annual Fireman's Ball held by the Association of Ex-Members Detroit Steam Fire Department at the Light Guard Armory (noted in the invite as formerly being Fireman's Hall), on Tuesday, January 12, 1897, printed in blue on white. A red illustration of a horse-drawn fire engine serves as the background. It has been embossed with a seal consisting of a loop of firehose encircling a ladder, and a crossed hook, ax, and bugles, and stamped on the verso with "Association of Ex-Members Detroit Steam Fire Department. The ticket price is listed as $1.