Name/Title
Kit, Lighthouse Keeper's ToolEntry/Object ID
L1975.028.001Description
-lighthouse tool kit is a rectangular brass box with two hinged lids that open from the center, each with a small handle; solid large top handle goes across this center
-used to carry cleaning and wick trimming supplies to lanterns
-"U.S. Lighthouse Establishment" stamped on lid; "U.S.L.H. Depot 3 Dist/Staten Island N.Y./Lamp Shop" on other lid
-four round flat feet on bottom corners
-interior has four built-in holders: one rounded metal piece in a corner; one 4 X 6 X 1" box with small round handle on lid; two thing straight bars in a corner, a round raised imprint for the round tray to fit inside
-two exterior side handles for carrying cleaning cloth
-part of Display Sponsored By U.S.C.G. Marine Safety Office Since Approx. June, 1975
-kit includes 8 (9?) removable items:
-brass clock (2" dia.) engraved with "U.S. Lighthouse Establishment" & "M/A"-- see photo 4
-two lamp font centers: long, thin cylindrical brass with three bent prongs on one end(4 3/4")
-round tray with handle divided into three compartments: rouge can: each compartment held a different type of buffing compound for polishing lighthouse lanterns
-three short thin brass cynlinders: two open on one end (2"), one open on both ends (1")
-round woven cloth (7")
-(?) round cylinder with interior spring in storage box, not in kit, no number-- see photo 5Collection
United States Coast Guard CollectionMade/Created
Artist
United States Lighthouse ServiceManufacturer
United States Lighthouse ServiceDate made
1870 - 1900Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Kit, ToolNomenclature Primary Object Term
Container, ToolNomenclature Class
Multiple Use T&E for MaterialsNomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsSearch Terms
U.S. Lighthouse ServiceMaterial
Brass, Tin, Cotton
