"High Pressure in Action," 1911

THF626728 / "High Pressure in Action," 1911 / front
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Artifact Overview

Water is the primary tool for fighting most fires. Water vaporizes when it contacts fire, and that process robs the fire of oxygen. Vaporization also absorbs heat from fire and from potential fuel sources. Firefighters depend on high-pressure pumps to direct water where needed. As buildings grew taller, higher pressures became necessary.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Postcard

Date Made

1911

Subject Date

07 December 1911

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

86.9.6.110

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in

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