Extinguisher, Fire
- Object Name:
- Extinguisher, Fire
- Object ID:
- 1988.003.01
- Creator:
- Hazelton, Frank R. (1857-1934)
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- circa 1890
- Description:
- Fire Extinguisher. Amber pressed glass keg containing liquid chemical (about 7/8 full). Embossed lettering on front: "HAZELTON'S / HIGH PRESSURE / CHEMICAL / FIRE KEG". Neck 1.5" diameter, with brass retaining band and partially dissolved cork.
- Material:
- Glass
Brass
Cork - Dimensions:
- H-11.25 Dia-5.4 inches Weight-120 oz
- Provenance:
- One of two fire extinguishers owned by Allen G. Washburn (1824-1910), a farmer in Lyme, NH. He kept them in his barn, one in the cow stalls and one on the main floor. Allen G. Washburn was grandfather of donor.
Invented by Frank R. Hazelton, 1885-1890. He and his father operated J. Haselton Sons dry goods store at 73 State Block, Concord, NH. - Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Washburn, Allen G. (1824-1910), Hazelton, Frank R. (1857-1934), Whittemore, Ruth (1909-2005)
- Subjects:
- Fire extinguishers
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