Crucible : 89.51.002

Collection:

Juneau—Douglas City Museum

Object ID:

89.51.002

Accession#:

89.51

Credit Line:

Donated by Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.

Object Name:

Crucible

Title:

Crucible

Date:

1930

Description:

Large, heavy, black, rough—textured container. Bulbous at base. Tapers to 7—inch opening with 1—inch sheared lip.

Notes:

Tom Pittman (Bureau of Mines) says items are refinery crucibles. (Retort crucibles are metal and used for retorting mercury) #10 size crucibles from Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co. receiving warehouse on S. Franklin. Stored since 1930's.

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