Patent Model - Improvement in Electro-Magnetic Railroad-Signals
Maker and role
Hakon Brunius (b.1842, d.1902), Patentee
Production date
Apr 24 1877
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, brass, steel
Measurements
6 x 12 1/4 x 12" (15.2 x 31.1 x 30.5cm)
Description
The object of Brunius's invention is "first, to enable the superintendent of a railway station or depot to properly control the movements of trains... second, guard against accident by collision of trains..." (Patent Number 189,999)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.2373a-c
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