Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2000.13.003
Accession#:
2000.13
Credit Line:
Donated by Willette Janes.
Object Name:
Lighter
Title:
Chinese Lighter with Embossed Dragon
Date:
1912
Description:
Standard copper lighter. Outside of lighter has embossed design of coiling red dragon on both sides. Bottom has long oval with many straight lines. Base of lighter is 2—inch by 0.5—inch lid, hinged on one side.
Notes:
Item loaned for cold storage and fishing exhibit and later donated. Willette found it in Gambier Bay at old cannery site.
Exhibit "Some Found Silver"
Search Terms:
Asian
Cannery
Fisheries
Vice
Light
Personal Belonging
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