Patent Model - Improvement in Illuminating Devices
Maker and role
Levi Griffith, Patentee
Production date
Mar 28 1876
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, brass
Measurements
6 x 10 1/4 x 3 1/2" (15.2 x 26 x 8.9cm)
Description
Griffith's patent "relates to a method of illuminating apartments by means of kerosene or other oil; and it consists of conveying-pipes and a reservoir so constructed that the oil cannot overflow at the burner..." (Patent number: 175,348)
Collection
Object number
61.47.876
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