Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Luce Center
Anti-explosion compound in original box
Object Number:
Z.849
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, paper, powder
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. ( 3.5 x 6.7 cm )
Marks:
printed paper label: "Edison's Anti-Explosion Compound. / Preventing explosion of Coal Oil Lamps, Lanterns and Stoves. Destroying 80 per cent of offensive odor when the / lights are turned low. Also preventing chimneys from breaking by effects of the he
Description:
Anti-explosion compound for coal oil lamps, lanterns, and stoves; in cylindrical wooden box with printed paper affixed to sides.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
