Patent Model - Improvement in Safes
Maker and role
Rufus Sanborn, Patentee
Production date
Jul 17 1866
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Tinned sheet iron
Measurements
7 x 9 x 7" (17.8 x 22.9 x 17.8cm)
Description
Sanborn's safe "is intended as a portable safe for express-companies, paymasters, or such persons as wish to convey large amounts of money without danger from fire. The safe can, of course, be used for private parties wishing a small money-safe or safe for valuable papers." (Patent Number 56,452)
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Object number
2015.14.611a,b
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