Miner's Safety Lamp

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description (Brief)
This John Davis & Son safety lamp manufactured in the early 20th century is notable for its prominent padlock latch. Many mining safety lamps were fueled, locked, and distributed at the entrance of the mine by the mine boss. Opening the lamp inside the mine exposed the flame to potentially flammable gas that could cause fatal explosions. Hence, refueling the lamp inside the mine was prohibited, and most safety lamps were locked by some means, with this lamp exhibiting a classic padlock design.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Mine Safety Appliances Company
ID Number
AG.MHI-MN-7856
catalog number
MHI-MN-7856
accession number
240639
Object Name
lamp, safety, mining
mining lamp
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Work and Industry: Mining
Mining Lamps
Work
Industry & Manufacturing
Natural Resources
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_872887
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a6-e337-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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