68 GOODYEAR ON GUM-ELASTIC, 



COFFEE-POT AND URN STRAINERS. 



These are made of perforated caoutchouc ivory. It is sup- 

 posed that this fabric will prove superior to tin or metal for this 

 and other like purposes, because it will not rust like tin, nor 

 corrode like metal. 



PANS AND DISHES. 



Some kinds, at least, of pans and dishes may be made with 

 advantage from gum-elastic, both from the elastic fabrics and from 

 caoutchouc enamel, which are superior for some uses to such ar- 

 ticles made of other materials. This was proved at an early day 

 by the use of the article in the factories in the course of the in- 

 ventor's experiments. They were made from curiosity, or from 

 the want of them for immediate use. The lapse of time, how- 

 ever, proved that they remained whole while successive sets 

 of tin and crockery were either rusted out or broken. This cir- 

 cumstance first suggested the idea of making them for the 

 market. 



TEA AND COFFEE SETS. 



These sets are manufactuted to be used in the field, the camp 

 or kitchen, and on shipboard. In many cases, there will be 

 economy in their use ; though to recommend them generally 

 instead of crockery, would be absurd. 



