Early 20th century brass-and-felt pneumatic capsule made by Lamson Pneumatic Tube Systems. Lamson was a pioneer in pneumatic technology, which shuttles around physical items (like cash and documents) via compressed air/vacuum tubes. Starting around the turn of the 20th century, such systems became commonplace in retail stores and banks. With the rise of digital information, the need to move things physically has declined. However, pneumatic tube systems are still used in some settings, including industrial plants, post offices, and hospitals. Approximately 5” tall.
Early 20th century brass-and-felt pneumatic capsule made by Lamson Pneumatic Tube Systems. Lamson was a pioneer in pneumatic technology, which shuttles around physical items (like cash and documents) via compressed air/vacuum tubes. Starting around the turn of the 20th century, such systems became commonplace in retail stores and banks. With the rise of digital information, the need to move things physically has declined. However, pneumatic tube systems are still used in some settings, including industrial plants, post offices, and hospitals. Approximately 5” tall.
