A Clever Fire Escape.
This fire escape, invented by Mr Felx Tanner. is most simple. The “plant’’ can be easily carried about, and requires but a few seconds to be placed in position readv for use. The escape can also be made a Permanent fixture in a building. fhe
escape consists of a wooden block 12in by 4 in by 3in. A scries of incisions, or spiral grooves, in this block have been made, and through these* two stout sash cords run. Attached to the block by* an iron bolt is a web
belt, or girth, and the whole contrivance. when not in use. is placed in a small metal case. Escape from a burning building is made by throwingthe ends of the rope out of the window into the street. The belt is
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue IV, 26 July 1902, Page 223
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134A Clever Fire Escape. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXIX, Issue IV, 26 July 1902, Page 223
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