Name/Title
Justrite Carbide FlaskEntry/Object ID
MW.0166Description
Tin container with threaded lid, contains calcium carbide.Use
These flasks carried calcium carbide granules for fueling the carbide/acetylene flame headlamps used for illumination in underground coal mines.Collection
Coal Mining ToolsAcquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Fred Barkey, Sandra BarkeyMade/Created
Manufacturer
Justrite Manufacturing CompanyDate made
circa 1920Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
EmbossingLocation
both sidesTranscription
Justrite TrademarkDimensions
Height
7 inWidth
3-1/2 inDepth
2 inLocation
Location
Box
MW.EShelf
Unit E: Shelf 3Room
Artifact Storage RoomCategory
StorageMoved By
Ethan KarnesDate
May 15, 2024General Notes
Note Type
In-House NoteNote
Flask contains some calcium carbide granules.
