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- Patent Model of Lamp Extinguisher, 1878 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- April 02, 1878
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Patent Model of Lamp Extinguisher, 1878
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- Patent Model of Lamp Extinguisher, 1879 - From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- February 04, 1879
- Collections - Artifact
Patent Model of Lamp Extinguisher, 1879
From 1790 to 1880, the U.S. Patent Office required applicants to submit a miniature model along with diagrams and written descriptions detailing the operation of their invention. Patent models could be no larger than 12" by 12" by 12". Though they were usually not operational, these models helped explain an inventor's idea and protect it from competitors.
- Harden Glass Fire Grenade, circa 1885 - Glass fire grenades, like this one, were a common type of fire extinguisher used in the 19th century. The glass globe was filled with liquid chemicals intended to suppress a small fire. The user hurled the grenade at the base of the fire and, ideally, the glass broke open and the liquid extinguished the flames.
- circa 1885
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Harden Glass Fire Grenade, circa 1885
Glass fire grenades, like this one, were a common type of fire extinguisher used in the 19th century. The glass globe was filled with liquid chemicals intended to suppress a small fire. The user hurled the grenade at the base of the fire and, ideally, the glass broke open and the liquid extinguished the flames.
- Hallmark "Red Hot Holiday" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1994
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Hallmark "Red Hot Holiday" Christmas Ornament, 1994
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Fire Extinguisher, circa 1959 - 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.
- circa 1959
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Fire Extinguisher, circa 1959
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.
- Hallmark "Bearly Reaching" Christmas Ornament, 1988 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1988
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Hallmark "Bearly Reaching" Christmas Ornament, 1988
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "First Aid Attack," circa 1929 - American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.
- circa 1929
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American-LaFrance and Foamite Corporation Catalog, "First Aid Attack," circa 1929
American LaFrance was formed in 1873 to produce hand-powered firefighting equipment. The company built its first motorized fire apparatus in 1907. American LaFrance grew into one of the largest manufacturers of fire engines and emergency vehicles in the United States and -- under the Foamite name -- Canada. After several changes in ownership, American LaFrance ended operations in 2014.