Specification of Francis Fearon
Subtitle: softening or deadening sound
Publisher: Great Seal Patent Office
Published: 1864
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Transportation Noise; Prevention & control; Ear Protective Devices; Railroads
Description: Patent for earplugs, joined by wire to soften "continuous sound [which] may be unpleasant or distressing to individuals" such as that of the railway.
Notes: Cover title.

At head of title: A.D. 1864, 11th November. No. 2809.

"Francis Fearon, of Great George Street, Westminster, in the county of Middlesex, gentleman".