Lamp, Carbide : 91.44.002

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

91.44.002

Accession#:

91.44

Credit Line:

Donated by Celine Merrill Birkner.

Object Name:

Lamp, Carbide

Title:

Carbide Miner's Lamp

Date:

1960

Description:

Small brass lamp for attaching to soft or hard hat (see 91.44.01). Round brass reservoir, irregularly shaped upper portion with chromed reflector on front and attachment hook on back. Striker and flame source on reflector. On/off switch and fill—hole with cap on top.
Inscription: "Justrite Made in U.S.A. Pat No. 115123 [arrow pointing left] on off [arrow pointing right]" on top
"United States of America" on bottom

Notes:

This appears new enough that Charlie probably actually used this. See 91.44.01.

Search Terms:

T&E
Hardrock
Light
Mining

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Carbide Miner's Lamp

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