Object Details
Description (Brief)
This safety lamp was manufactured by the Everhart Brass Works of Scranton, Pennsylvania in the latter half of the 19th century. This Clanny style safety lamp employs a glass globe surrounding the wick to protect the flame and a wire gauze above to prevent combustion. Safety lamps were invented in the early 19th century, and are used to this day for gas detection, even as mine lighting has been replaced by electric lights.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Edward A. Kondrak
ID Number
AG.MHI-MN-9407
catalog number
MHI-MN-9407
accession number
271425
Object Name
lamp, safety, mining
mining lamp
Measurements
overall: 14 in x 4 1/2 in x 4 in; 35.56 cm x 11.43 cm x 10.16 cm
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Work and Industry: Mining
Mining Lamps
Work
Industry & Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_872324