Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
96.03.019
Accession#:
96.03
Credit Line:
Donated by Sue and Vern Hirsch.
Object Name:
Lamp, Battery
Title:
"Chestlite" Safety Light
Date:
1950
Description:
Rectangular metal lamp case w/ circular bulb holder approx. 2 1/2" x 13/16" Painted gunmetal grey. Cover hinges open, closed w/ tension clip. Paper instructions inside under battery area w/ pictures to show directions. Heavy canvas twill tape 1/2" x 52". Looped 4" on end, attached to light approx. 1" above loop w/ 2 metal straps across back looped & end attached to same straps. Loop would probably fit onto belt & middle around neck to keep hands free.
Inscription: "Chestlite Trademark / Registered. Pat No. 2320193 / Uses No 14 Bulb and two Standard flashlight cells / Safety Lights Inc Washingto—5, D.C."
Notes:
See 96.03.018
See also 96.03.022
Removed from display in the permanent mining exhibit, Murray Gallery, Feb 2008.
Search Terms:
Safety
Emergency Service
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"Chestlite" Safety Light
"Chestlite" Safety Light
"Chestlite" Safety Light