Lantern
Object number95.95.4
Datec. 1930
Mediummetal; glass
Credit LineGift of Columbia Gas of PA
DescriptionMetal gas leak detection lantern. Large silver metal hook with perforated, ribbed cylindrical piece below and wire mesh inside. Cylindrical glass chamber surrounding burner with rope wick, soldered to that is large drum shaped hollow container of copper with cylindrical copper tube below. Glass stamped with maker's mark.Dimensions22 x 4 in. (55.9 x 10.2 cm)MarksText on one side of glass cylinder "WOLF / MADE IN U.S.A." and on other side "TOP".
Label TextLantern used to detect gas leaks in mines during the early twentieth century.
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Mine Safety Appliances Company
c. 1925
1830-1860
