Patent Model - Improvement in Fire-Escapes
Maker and role
William Phillips, Patentee
William Phillips, Assignee
Charles Tucker, Assignee
Charles Remsen, Assignee
Production date
Apr 16 1878
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, copper alloy, string
Measurements
17 x 3 x 7 1/2" (43.2 x 7.6 x 19.1cm)
Description
The objective of Phillips's patent "is to furnish an improved portable device to enable people to be rescued from burning buildings, and which shall be so constructed that it may be conveniently handled." (Patent Number 202,460)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.2572a,b
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