Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. Brochure, "The Phantom Doorman," 1938
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Artifact Overview
George Devol invented an automatic door in the 1930s. His invention -- licensed to Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company and named the "Phantom Doorman" -- eased the flow of people and material in and out of buildings and workspaces. Devol was a prolific inventor -- particularly in the area of automation. His most important work led to his patent for the first industrial robot.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
1938
Subject Date
1938
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.64.216
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Donated by the Family of George C. Devol.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Red
Black-and-white (Colors)
Inscriptions
front cover, across the top:
THE Phantom DOORMAN
lower right:
This new invention of The Yale & / Towne Manufacturing Company / revolutionizes automatic door opening and closing. The PHANTOM / DOORMAN is distinguished for its economy, safety, serviceability and / flexibility of application. The fol- / lowing pages answer questions that / you may wish to ask about this / amazing new device / TRADE YALE MARK
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