Fire chute
Category
Historic Services / Security & fire
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, linen, cotton and paint
Measurements
425 x 585 mm; 1045 mm (Length)6600 mm (Length)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16561.2
Summary
Fire chute. Pram-shaped round tubular metal frame without base with curved handle for attaching to building. Secured through the handle is a short length of scaffolding pipe. 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.