Prijslijst van de slangbrandspuiten, ca. 1725 1726 - 1729

This 1726-1729 price list, by Dutch artist Samuel van der Heyden, is a document of historical importance, documenting the cost of various sizes of fire hoses and pumps. The document details the prices of hose, pumps, and additional equipment for fire fighting in the 18th century. The document itself is a well-preserved, hand-written document, and its detail in listing the costs of firefighting equipment provides insight into Dutch society and the development of fire fighting technology during this period.