Framed Print of Life indicator for coffins patent, 1882

Life indicator for coffins patent, 1882. Artwork of a device designed by John Krichbaum to save a person accidentally buried alive. The person would rotate a set of handles connected to a periscope like device while a dial visible above the surface revealed the movement. A more forceful upwards push allowed air to enter the coffin. Such 'safety coffins' were a common invention at the time owing to a fear of unintentional live burial. There are no known reports of such devices actually saving an accidentally buried person

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Media ID 10849644

1882 , Accidental Burial , Burial , Buried , Coffin , Design , Designs , Invention , John Krichbaum , Life Indicator , Live Burial , Patent , Premature Burial , Safety Coffin , Vintage

22"x18" (56x46cm) Framed Print

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Wooden framed 20x16 print incorporating a digital mat effect. Overall outside dimensions are 22x18 inches (559x457mm). Finished back features brown backing paper, hanging bracket and corner bumpers. Glazed with durable Styrene Plastic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish, easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Maximum size of printed image is 16"x12"

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