Name/Title
Carbide LampEntry/Object ID
2013.4.1Description
Carbide powered pre-1930s lamp used in mining. 'Patent Pending' stamp indicates that this is likely are early example.
Patents for this model were issued in 1912, 1913 & 1915
Chemical Composition: SiO2
Crystal System: Hexagonal System
Description: Common Name: Miners Lamp
Location: Oregon
Description: This artifact is a "Just Rite" brand, small copper miners lamp. It is in excellent condition and functional.
A carbide lamp, or acetylene gas lamp, produces a bright, white flame by reacting calcium carbide with water to create acetylene gas. The gas travels through the lamp to a burner, where it's ignited to provide portable light, and was historically used by miners, cavers, and on early automobiles before the widespread adoption of electric lightingCollection
RAGM Mineral CollectionDimensions
Width
3 inDepth
3-1/4 inLength
4 inLocation
Location
Display Case
FS-19Room
Frieda Smith HallBuilding
Crater Rock MuseumCategory
ExhibitMoved By
Jillian Mather KettleyDate
August 28, 2025Notes
Location added while cleaning and performing inventory
