A Tubular Bridge of Fashions
Anon
Genre: | Notes, Drollery |
Subjects: | Invention, Technology, Telegraphy, Engineering, Amusement |
Discusses some possible uses of the 'innumerable air-tubes' used in crinoline-inflated petticoats, once the latter have gone out of fashion. Suggests using them for holding the electric telegraph wires, for building life-preservers, and for a speaking-tube between London and Paris. | |
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