when was the first four barrel carb introduced

Dad was in mechanic school in Calgary in about 1954. They got the first 4 barrel in and the instructor had the class gather around while he took it apart. A very solemn occasion.
Dad had the top off a spark plug in his pocket which he slipped into the parts tray.

Everything went according to plan until there was one part left. The plug top. The instructor was baffled for a while till he realized he had been punked.

 

The Carter looks so happy....

 

I know this is on an old thread but I saw a 3 barrel Stromberg fitted to a 1935 Buick in Australia back in the 70's, car was dilapidated and went for scrap in the end.