Miner’s Carbide Lamp

Description (Brief):

This carbide mining lamp was made by an unknown maker 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. This lamp is worn on a cap with a reflector to direct and focus the light. The cap pictured here is object AG*MHI-MN-9442A.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Charles Norman, Sr. (thorugh Fred Norman)

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AG.MHI-MN-9442BAccession Number: 263098Catalog Number: MHI-MN-9442B

Object Name: lamp, carbide, cap, miningmining lamp

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-f00b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_872201

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