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Harden Fire Grenade
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Harden Fire Grenade
Category
Agriculture and Environment
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Regulative & Protective T&E - Protective Devices - Device, Fire Protection - Extinguisher, Fire
Object Origin
Manufacturer:
Harden
Date Manufactured:
1871-1895
Patent Date:
August 8, 1871
Patent Date:
August 14, 1883
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Blue half pint glass fire extinguisher grenade, containing original liquid and white stones. Object is spherical with a thin bottle neck and wax seal at the top. The sides have a quilted design with flattened circular sections for the embossed text on the front and back.
Marks: Front: "HARDENS HAND / GRENADE / FIRE / EXTINGUISHER" Back: "PATENTED / NO 1 / AUG. 8, 1871 / AUG. 14, 1883"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 6.5 in, Length: 4.25 in, Width: 4.25 in
Weight: 2 lbs
Credit
Gift of John Slowiak, 2009.9.5
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Harden Fire Grenade
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