Torch, Railroad

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Torch, Railroad

Entry/Object ID

153

Description

Railroad Torch. Material: metal, textile. Size: 2 5/8" diameter x 14" L. Description: brass cylinder; narrower threaded and adjustable cylinder at top holds torch wick head; stamped on bottom in four places: "H. A. Read".

Context

Waseca County Railroads - Chicago & Northwestern (C & NW). Harry Read is a former engineer on the C & NW Railroad and G.A.R. veteran.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Torch, Railroad

Class

Rail Transportation -Equipment

Category

Distrib & Transp Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

March 30, 2006

Update Date

November 21, 2024