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Object NameGlass Fire Grenade

Maker International Fire Equipment Corp

Made FromGlass, Liquid

Dateabout 1930

Techniqueblown, tooled, filled

SizeOverall H: 14 cm, Diam: 9.5 cm

Accession Number2008.4.98

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Lucy Maud Cunnings

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern
Science and Technology

Place Made

United States, NY, New York City, Staten Island

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; blown, tooled and filled with liquid (thought to be either carbon tetrachloride or later, salt water). Vessel has a shape similar to an upright light bulb and came with a copper wall mount and hardware, although not original to the piece. The fire grenade is made of thin and very fragile glass.
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