Description:
Up for sale is an original vintage 35mm color film slide featuring a rare piece of New England firefighting history: an antique municipal rig from Cliff Island, part of the Portland Fire Department (P.F.D.) network in Maine.
Slide Details & Composition:
• The Subject: A classic 1940s "Art Deco" era Chevrolet/GMC fire truck, complete with a prominent front-mounted pump mechanism, hose bed, and vintage warning gear.
• Signage: The door clearly reads "P.F.D. CLIFF ISLAND" in gold-toned lettering
• The Setting: Shot outdoors in front of a white wood-siding station or municipal outbuilding, giving it an authentic Casco Bay island town feel.
• Historical Appeal: Because Cliff Island is a small, remote year-round island community, photos of their historical dedicated municipal equipment are exceptionally tough to find.
Condition Notes:
• Format: Original 35mm color film slide housed in its vintage cardboard Ektachrome mount
• Image Quality: Clean focus, well-preserved details on the body lines, pump, and lettering. The film shows a slight, classic warm/reddish tint characteristic of aged mid-century Ektachrome stock.
• Physical State: The mount is solid with no heavy fraying, writing, or bending. Film emulsion is free of major scratches or damage. Ready for archiving or high-resolution scanning.
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