Pair of 1904 ear protectors invented by the great live bird shooter J.A.R Elliott. Couple variations of the celluloid counter advertising... Trap3
I think I bought one of those signs many years ago but haven't a clue where I put it. Mr. Elliott was quite the inventor. Many people know about his hearing protectors. 1904 1912 However, he was granted several other patents. J. A. R. Elliott Patents 506425 10 OCT 1893 Shot or Powder gauge shell holder 558051 14 APR 1896 Electric Trap Release 585263 29 JUN 1897 Live Bird Trap 642308 30 JAN 1900 Package Carrier 732531 30 JUN 1903 Single Trigger Firearm 750625 26 JAN 1904 Ear Drum Protector 1016877 06 FEB 1912 Ear Protector J. A. R. Elliott Patents for Ear Protection 19038 Great Britain August 24, 1911 57692 Austria K. K. Patentamt August 28, 1911 433891 France Brevbete’ S. G. D. G. September 04, 1911 119935 Italy Brevete’ September 30, 1911 137306 Canadian Patent December 12, 1911 1016877 United States February 06, 1912 21905 Japan March 12, 1912 251598 Germany D. R. P. Pattentamt August 23, 1912 Russia Jan. 20th 1913 Mr. J. A. R. Elliott: My dear Sir: I consider your invention to lessen the shock of loud noises or overwhelming vibrations of sound a source of great comfort. The Elliott perfect ear protector is a great success in affording protection from concussion to a sensitive ear. As a shock absorber it is invaluable. Very Sincerely, John Philip Sousa [ THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY, page 117 ]
