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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.

Materials:

glass

liquid

wax

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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