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.
A: Red rubber hot water bottle, 57.5-inch long red rubber tube, black plastic threaded screw-in top and 2 black plastic 'syringes.' Also a 2-year guarantee slip (7.75 ins. wide x 3.625 ins. long). Ecru paper with green border; on reverse are 5-step directions for use.
B: Lid to box has photo of "Armstrong's 2-Quart Capacity / Topper Combination Syringe / Distributed by Armstrong Cork Company, Lancaster, PA." On both lengthwise sides is the circular company logo with "Made In United States of America." Box lid is colored blue-green and black. Written on top, in red: "XBEF 4.70"
Medicine bottle. Label reads "No. 13 17 [or 19] / prescribed by Dr. [illegible] Filbert / Offices--Front St. between Locust and Walnut Sts. / Directions / Take a teaspoon full 3 times a day / from Sam'l Filbert's Golden Mortar Drug Store/ Front Street Columbia PA" Bottle has dark reddish-brown liquid dried inside.
Cable laid for the 1858 transatlantic telegraph line
Description
Two souvenir lengths (1896.2.1 and 1901.3.1) of the cable laid for the 1858 transatlantic telegraph line. Each cable consists of multiple strands of steel wire twisted together into a bundle of various layers. A central core of 7 wires is wrapped by a dense material which in turn is encircled by a sheath of insulating material. A final outer sheath is formed of multiple twisted wires and spiraling along its length.
Each cable length is bound at each end with brass bands. The 1896.2.1 sample has 3/8" wide bands. The 1901.3.1 cable has a narrow, rounded band at one end and a very thin ring binding opposite end.
After initial telegraph transmission Aug. 16, 1858, Queen Victoria then sent a message to president James Buchanan.
Both cables rusted, one more than the other. Some soil. Cable with thin wire ring at end (1901.3.1) has allowed cable strands to unravel somewhat. Cable sections are tied together with white cotton string.
Object ID
1896.02.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Cable laid for the 1858 transatlantic telegraph line
Description
Two souvenir lengths (1896.02.1 and 1901.03.1)of the cable laid for the 1858 transatlantic telegraph line. Each cable consists of multiple strands of steel wire twisted together into a bundle of various layers. A central core of 7 wires is wrapped by a dense material which in turn is encircled by a sheath of insulating material. A final outer sheath is formed of multiple twisted wires and spiraling along its length.
Each cable length is bound at each end with brass bands. The 1896.02.1 sample has 3/8" wide bands. The 1901.03.1 cable has a narrow, rounded band at one end and a very thin ring binding opposite end.
After initial telegraph transmission Aug. 16, 1858, Queen Victoria then sent a message to president James Buchanan.
Both cables rusted, one more than the other. Some soil. Cable with thin wire ring at end (1901.03.1) has allowed cable strands to unravel somewhat. Cable sections are tied together with white cotton string.
Object ID
1901.03.1
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
