Miner's Lamp

1993.18.0129

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Artifact Identification Miner's Lamp   (1993.18.0129)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Furnishings
  2. :
  3. Lighting Equipment
  4. :
  5. Lighting Devices
  6. ;
  7. Materials T&E
  8. :
  9. Mining & Mineral Harvesting T&E
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1880
Culture N/A

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 17.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 14.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 11.5 cm
Weight 340 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Tin, Metal--Brass
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

"Miner's lamp, coffee can shape with spout and hook, Tin, wick pick. Ca: 1870-1900" [ISU description]

Published Description Under Review
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Transfer from Illinois State University
Reproduction no

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