Lamp, Carbide : 91.44.004

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

91.44.004

Accession#:

91.44

Credit Line:

Donated by Celine Merrill Birkner.

Object Name:

Lamp, Carbide

Title:

Carbide Miner's Lamp

Date:

1940

Description:

Cylindrical container, ridged on bottom reservoir, connected to similarly ridged upper portion. Round, concave reflector with central nozzle and side striker on front top half. Fixed hook and two moveable handles (heavy gauge wire) affixed to back top—half. Fill—hole with hinged cap and regulator tab on top. May have grey—green paint over all except reflector.
Inscription: "ACME TRADE MARK. PATENTED 1,20,21,22 Made in U.S.A." on top

Notes:

Found in Charles Merril's house after his death. See 91.44.001.

Search Terms:

Hardrock
T&E
Light
Safety
Mining

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Carbide Miner's Lamp

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