Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
91.44.003
Accession#:
91.44
Credit Line:
Donated by Celine Merrill Birkner.
Object Name:
Lamp, Carbide
Title:
Carbide Miner's Lamp
Date:
1960
Description:
Carbide miner's lamp for holding or hooking on projection. Cylindrical reservoir ridged, connected to top and fitted with red rubber washer. Round concave reflector with centered flame nozzle and side striker. Pivoting metal handle, attached to sides at top, has central eye hanger. Regulator knob/ring and lidded fill—hole on top. Curved hook soldered to back. Adhesive tape with "Merrill" on side.
Inscription: "DEWAR MFG. CO. BROOKLYN N.Y. PAT PEND."
Notes:
Found in Charles Merrill's house after his death. See 91.44.001.
Search Terms:
Hardrock
Light
T&E
Safety
Mining
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