Lamp, Gasoline
Object number91.54.8 a,b
Date1970
Mediummetal, glass
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ungvarsky
DescriptionNaptha lamp. Cylindrical, with a ventilated top area above glass chamber that rests on area where gas was held.Dimensions13 x 4 x 4 in. (33 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)Inscriptions"FRANK POCORUS".
Marks"Permissible flame and safety lamp [Bureau of Mines stamp] Wolf safety lamp".
Historical NotesFilled with naptha, this lamp was used to detect methane in coal mines.Label TextFrank Pocorus, one of the miners that used this equipment in the Harmarville mine, recalls loading coal on 2-ft. high carts in a “low coal mine” tunnel that was only 3-ft. high. LAMPS used by Frank Pocorus in the Harmarville mine. The two 1970s safety lamps were filled with naptha, a type of gasoline that detected the presence of methane gas. The “fire boss” would set these lamps with a tool to indicate whether or not the mine was safe.
Related institution
United States Bureau of Mines
Previous owner
Frank Pocorus
On View
On view
Koehler Manufacturing Company
