Extinguisher, Fire

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Extinguisher, Fire

Entry/Object ID

1993.212

Description

A long iron cylinder with black, brown, and red paint . Top lid with triangular hook. Lettering on object reads, "Hang on strong hook, Manville Fire Extinguisher. Jerk from hook and throw contents with a strong sweeping motion into base of flames. Price $3.00 each."

Made/Created

Artist

by H.W. Johns - Manville Co.

Place

* Untyped Place

USA (New York, Milwaukee)

Dimensions

Length

21-7/8 in

Diameter

2-1/8 in

Material

Iron