Identifier:
2013.24.1
Description:
Red Comet Fire Extinguisher salesman case. Wooden case with flip down front. Contains plastic fire extinguisher samples, and glass bottle for chemicals.;At the end of WWII the donor's husband acquired two salesman kits though she doesn't recall him ever using them. Kits like this were used to sell fire extinguishers and demonstrate new technology in fire extinguishing equipment made by the Red Comet company. They are good examples of early fire extinguishing equipment for home and office as well the marketing that went into direct sales at this time.;Red Comet Fire Control System and Equipment/Red Comet Incorporated, Littleton Colorado
Date:
circa 1945
Materials:
Wood Glass Plastic Metal Paper
Dimensions:
13.5" h 7.5" w 13.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Florence Mckey
Related Entities:
Red Comet Incorporated (creator)
Florence McKey (donor)
Andrea Melvin (identified by)
