Patent Model - Spark Arrester
Maker and role
H. Wiatt, Patentee
Production date
Oct 15 1835
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Wood, tin, sheet iron
Measurements
4 1/2 x 2 x 9 3/4" (11.4 x 5.1 x 24.8cm)
Description
Wiatt's invention is "an apparatus to be used in the chimney of locomotive steam engines to prevent the sparks from the fuel flying out and accumulating in the caps..." (Patent Number 9173X)
Collection
Object number
2015.14.3882a,b
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