Worn Over Time

Answer: Fire Grenade. The 1920’s Shur-Stop Glass Fire Grenade could be thrown at the fire or suspended, with a bracket assembly, directly over areas of particular fire risk, like boilers and furnaces. Learn more ››

Answer: Explosion Proof Phone. The Bell System Model 520 Explosion Proof Phone was used in the early 1970’s. Learn more ››

Answer: Saber Training Mask. The Patton Saber Mask was designed for practice and competition fighting with a Patton Saber. The Model 1913 Cavalry Saber, commonly referred to as the Patton Saber, was a cavalry saber designed for the U.S. Army by Second Lieutenant (later General) George S. Patton in 1913. Learn more ››

Answer: Nerve Stimulation. The Electreat was an early TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) handheld “Pain Reliever.” One of the few electro-therapeutic quack devices not banned by the FDA in the 1930’s, probably because the manufacturer made few outrageous claims as to its efficacy. Learn more ››

Answer: Tree Climbing Spikes. The 1930’s Tree Climbing Spikes, or gaffs, with straps are marked “16 M Klein & Sons.” These were also used while servicing telephone poles. Learn more ››