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Fire sprinklers, 19th century
Fire sprinklers. This system of sprinklers was designed to extinguish fires, and here has been installed in a theatre in 19th-century France. The water, supplied through the pipe at right to a reservoir at top, is being used to put out fires on the wooden beams below. A public demonstration of this system took place in the Theatre des Varietes, Paris, on 23 June 1887. This system was capable of spraying 9000 litres of water every minute. It was installed at a time when several large fires had prompted changes from gas to electric lighting. Artwork from the first volume (first period of 1888) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1887 1888 Annual Volume Ceiling Emergency Extinguishing Fire France French Health And Safety La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Popular Science Spray Spraying Sprinkling Theater Theatre Weekly Extinguish Mono Chrome Safety Equipment Sprinkle Sprinkler Theatre Des Varietes Wooden Beams
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This print captures a significant moment in fire safety history - the installation of fire sprinklers in a 19th-century theatre in France. The intricate system, designed to combat fires, is showcased here as it sprays water onto the wooden beams below. This particular demonstration took place on June 23,1887, at the renowned Theatre des Varietes in Paris. At a time when large fires were prompting changes from gas to electric lighting, this technological marvel provided an essential layer of protection. Capable of spraying an impressive 9000 litres of water every minute, these sprinklers played a crucial role in safeguarding both lives and property. The artwork originates from the first volume (first period of 1888) of La Science Illustree, a popular French science weekly publication. It beautifully illustrates how advancements in technology were being embraced to enhance public safety during this era. As we gaze upon this monochrome masterpiece, we are reminded not only of the ingenuity behind such inventions but also their profound impact on society's well-being. This image serves as a testament to human innovation and our relentless pursuit for safer environments. Let us cherish this snapshot from history that showcases both artistry and progress intertwined with one another – forever immortalizing the efforts made towards fire security over centuries gone by.
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