Extinguisher, Fire

Object/Artifact

Museum of History Benicia

Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher

Name/Title

Extinguisher, Fire

Entry/Object ID

2022.6.29.3

Description

Cylindrical tube dry chemical fire extinguisher; printed design on metal in black/yellow/orange and red; pull ring on lid - extinguisher to be hung by the ring Label: Rex Chemical Powder / Fire Extinguisher / "Rex Wrecks Fire" / Price $3.50 / "Fight Fire Viciously - Nip it in the bud" / "Play Safe -- Keep Rex Handy -- Avoid Fire Calamity" / Rex is harmless to hand or clothing; instructions - always throw forcefully at the base of the flames

Collection

900 East 2nd St.