1959 Press Photo Examining Antique Firemarks on display at the Insurance Club

Examining Antique Firemarks, on display at the Insurance Club of New Orleans,a re these three recently elected officers of the club. Left to right are Alvin Shepherd, president; Parker A. Wiggins, first vice-president; and Milton E. Moore, second vice-president. In the early days of insurance, volunteer fire companies in most cases would combat fires only on home and buildings displaying firemarks which signified that the establishment was insured.

Photo is dated 1959.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.