American LaFrance Fire Gun No.2 Fire Extinguisher, 1920-1960
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Pressurized fire extinguishers, which propel fire-suppressing chemicals with compressed gas, have been in use since the mid-19th century. Improved designs used less-toxic chemicals, or specific chemicals that were most effective against certain types of fires. In all cases, a fire extinguisher was intended to stop or slow a small fire before it grew into something more dangerous.
Pressurized fire extinguishers, which propel fire-suppressing chemicals with compressed gas, have been in use since the mid-19th century. Improved designs used less-toxic chemicals, or specific chemicals that were most effective against certain types of fires. In all cases, a fire extinguisher was intended to stop or slow a small fire before it grew into something more dangerous.
Artifact
Fire extinguisher
Date Made
1920-1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.0.19.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 18 in
Diameter: 3 in
Inscriptions
On label: Trade Mark Fire-Gun No. 2 Reg. U.S.Pat. Off. Capacity 1 1/2 Quart U.S.S. Patented in U.S. and Foreign Countries Extinguishes Fire...American-LaFrance-Foamite Corporation Elmira, New York U.S.A....Classification B2:C2-No. A714435 F.T.R.C.
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