Miner's Carbide Lamp

Description (Brief):

This “bulging waist” carbide mining lamp was made by the Baldwin Company of New York City during the early 20th century. Acetylene gas is produced when water from the lamp's upper level encounters the calcium carbide stored in the base via a dripping mechanism. The amount of water flowing into the calcium carbide container can be controlled, with more water producing more gas and a bigger flame when the lamp is lit.

Location: Currently not on view

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Related Publication: Thorpe, Dave. Carbide Light: The Last Flame in American Mines

Credit Line: Dewar Manufacturing Co.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AG.MHI-MT-311987Catalog Number: MHI-MT-311987Accession Number: 157348

Object Name: lamp, carbide, miningmining lamp

Measurements: overall: 4 in x 4 in x 2 1/4 in; 10.16 cm x 10.16 cm x 5.715 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-ed5f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_872175

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