The Hurricane Lamp was the first to apply the concept of allowing wind to fuel the flame rather than knocking it out or blowing it out, allowing lamps to be used outside. A hurricane lamp is a unique kind of light that is meant to work in high winds due to the presence of a tall glass chimney that prevents the flame from being driven out. The design was a success since it addressed an issue with lights that couldn't work in bad weather and this design is the basis for many lamps still used in rural areas today.
US Patent Number: 89,770
Invention: Hurricane Lamp
Inventor: J. H. Irwin
Year: 1869
Material: Ink on Japanese museum-quality archival paper. Thickness of paper: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm). Weight of paper: 5.57 oz/yd² (189 g/m²)
- All Hatton® Press Originals measure 24"(W) x 36"(H)
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