Biophulax Handbill, c1850-1859
Scope and Contents
Life and Property Protector at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. See the operation of the biophulax. 'This sensitive and Mechanical Instrument announces the approach of fire'. A smoke detector. Printed by City Press, 1 Long Lane, Aldersgate Street, D.A. Doudney.
Dates
- Creation: c1850-1859
Creator
- Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003 (Person)
- Egyptian Hall (1812 - 1905) (Organisation)
Conditions Governing Access
Items are available to view by appointment in our reading room
Conditions Governing Use
Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material
Extent
1 Item(s) ; 187mm x 227mm
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
Catalogued according to type
Physical Description
See report on court case regarding patent Daily News (London, England), Saturday, October 2, 1852
Repository Details
Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository
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