Lamp, Carbide : 91.44.003

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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Carbide Miner's Lamp

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