Heat sensitive fire alarm invented by Anthony Iske (1831-1920). Patented by Iske on Aug. 19,1890.
Inside the wooden case, on alarm mechanism/movement, printed in black ink: "J.A. Neiss, Sr." There is also the key to wind the alarm, loose on the floor of the holder.
Anthony Iske was born in France and immigrated to the U.S. in 1847. He moved to Lancaster in 1853 and became an American citizen in 1858. Along with his son, Albert, he held over 200 patents. Most notable of his inventions was the first meat-slicing machine, a model of which is in the collections of the Smithsonian Institution.
The Heat Motor was designed to turn the energy held by heated water into rotational movement. Heating the water in the trough would cause the air in the submerged cylinders to rise. As the engine began to turn, the cylinders would rise above the water, the air inside would cool, and the cylinders would fall on the opposing side, adding to the circular motion of the engine.
Wood storage box for camera supplies with hinged top and is attached with hooks that swivel into i-bolts. In side the box is a thin lateral support that extends 5.5 inches and allows open space below. Box contains a metal bar, camera lens cover, and several small wooden blocks.
"W. S. Gleim/ No 38" is stenciled in black on the back of the container. William Gleim was a photographer and a collection of 47 of his lantern slides are in the archives here at Lancaster History.
Items inside the box include:
1. A 2.5-inch diameter leather-covered lens cap/cover, with black velvet lining;
2. A narrow metal flash tray and
3. 3 wood pieces.
Provenance
See Object file 2023.001.163 for more information. Donation by Mrs. Margaret Smith in 1957 includes projector (2023.001.163) and slides 2002.091.38-40, 42, 43 & 2002.095.30,32.
"Seneca View" camera on a track with expandable black folds/pleats to adjust distance of lens. The rear of the camera is covered with a glass plate with a variety of rectangular sizes for placement of subject being photographed.
Label states this "Seneca View" camera is made by "Seneca Camera, Co. Rochester, N.Y."
The Seneca View is a large format view camera, made by Seneca from 1904-25.
