Somerville & Leitch - Washington, DC
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This ornamental hydrant in known only through the patent image seen here. Charles Seltman was awarded this patent for the ornamental design. There is no hose nozzle, just a spout. Early hydrants often served a dual purpose: they were a public source of water for domestic usage as well as a source of water for firefighting. |
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Identifying marks: Barberpole striped ornamental iron hydrant
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2048 Nozzles: single iron spout dragon design image public domain |
Patent text US Patent D5737 |
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