Object Details
Description (Brief)
This lamp's manufacturer is unknown, but based on its design it was most likely made in the late 19th century. The safety mining lamp was a tremendous step forward in preventing mining disasters. Encasing the flame in glass or metal gauze prevented combustible mine gases (called firedamp) from exploding, as would happen with the open flames of carbide or oil-wick lamps.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Herschel E. Wence
ID Number
AG.MHI-MN-7754
catalog number
MHI-MN-7754
accession number
235034
Object Name
lamp, safety, mining
mining lamp
Measurements
overall: 9 in x 2 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in; 22.86 cm x 6.35 cm x 5.715 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_872246