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Image of Wilbur Fire Extinguisher, ca. 1930
1974.5832
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Wilbur Fire Extinguisher, ca. 1930

This one-quart hand fire extinguisher was made by Wil-X-Manufacturing Company in New York. It was commonly used in the 1930s for automotive or small home fire protection.
ID Number: 1974.5832
Date: Circa 1930
Physical Description: 1 Extinguisher, Fire; brass, metal, copper, paint; 13.5 in.H x 3 in.W x 3.75 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1974.5832
Subjects: Home and Family
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