A lighter commemorating the national convention of the Shriners, Los Angeles

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A lighter commemorating the national convention of the Shriners, Los Angeles

Entry/Object ID

2009.346.1.1

Description

A lighter commemorating the national convention of the Shriners, Los Angeles, 1925. The item has a brass cylindrical chamber and a silver metal top. Cotton is still located within the chamber for absorbing the lighter fluid. On the face of the chamber is the logo for the Shriners with the crescent moon and sword and the place and date of the meeting. With some tarnish, pitting, abrasions and other wear, the overall condition is good.

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Search Terms

California. Department of Public Health. Bureau of Child Hygiene, United States. Department of Labor. Children's Bureau.

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Lighters