He wears a leather helmet. Brass helmets were only introduced from the late 1860's. On Thomas's jacket is the company badge. Also shown is one of the leather fire jackets, carried by the horse-drawn fire engine.
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Title: Mr Thomas Camble of the West of England Fire Brigade, Exeter
Creator Nationality: British
Date: About, 1865
Physical Dimensions: w470 x h603 mm
Provenance: Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Exeter City Council.