Kerosene headlight from an early automobile owned by Henry H. Meyers, early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Kerosene headlight from an early automobile owned by Henry H. Meyers, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1986.42.28

Description

Acc. No. 86.42.28 Subject Category: Transportation, auto Date or Period. C. early 1900's Object: Headlight, auto Description: Kerosene operated left hand auto light. Black painted iron, gold painted trim. Circular clear glass headlight lense & red colored glass side light lense. Size: H-9 inches History of Object: Kerosene operated headlight from an early automobile (possibly a Cadillac) owned by the donor's father, Henry H. Meyers. Mr. Meyers was one of the earliest Alameda residents to own an automobile. Acquired from: Jeanette Meyers Date: 7-5-86