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author: American Museum of Natural History

Asbestos (Exhibition)
birth: 1922 October 2
death: 1922 October 9
Exhibition. Opened October 2, 1922 and closed October 9, 1922. "Asbestos" was an exhibition of asbestos and articles to show some of the applications of this important fire-resisting material. It was held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Summary
To signal Fire Prevention Week at the Museum, an exhibition of asbestos and articles was held to show some of the applications of this important fire-resisting material. The material forming the exhibit was lent and installed by the Johns-Manville Company. It was held in the American Museum of Natural History from October 2-9, 1922.