Extinguisher, Fire
- Object Name:
- Extinguisher, Fire
- Creator:
- The Phoenix Fire Extinguisher Company, Norwich, Conn
- Date:
- circa1900
- Dimensions:
- W-76 L-95 inches
- Description:
- Fire extinguisher is 15" long cylinder made of metal with a pull off cap on top with a ring to detach. By shaking the cylinder you can hear some granular sound shaking inside. Lettering on the tin is worn and faded. It says: "Suspend from hook. The PHOENIX Trademark Dry Powder FIRE EXTINGUISHING COMPOUND and Directions for use for Burning Fires. Always throw forcibly Never Sprinkle. The Phoenix Fire Extinguisher Company Norwich, Conn. Price $3 Pat. April 25, 1899.
- Subjects:
- Fire extinguishers, Fire, Fire fighting
- Collection Name:
- Fire-Fighting
- Item Number:
- 2007.08.01
- Accession Number:
- 2007.08.01
- Type of Material:
- Objects
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- Participating Organization:
- New London Historical Society
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