Fire chute
Category
Historic Services / Security & fire
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, linen, cotton and paint
Measurements
310 x 380 mm; 1040 mm (Length)5700 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16561.1
Summary
Fire chute. Pram-shaped round tubular metal frame without base with curved handle for attaching to building. Covered with double skin of black painted linen or cotton fabric. Damaged. Linen/cotton chute attached to front of frame open at top with rope passing through the frame and a loop at either end.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.