Justrite Carbide Flask

Name/Title

Justrite Carbide Flask

Entry/Object ID

MW.0096

Description

Tin container with threaded lid.

Use

These flasks carried calcium carbide granules for fueling the carbide/acetylene flame headlamps used for illumination in underground coal mines.

Collection

Coal Mining Tools

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Justrite Manufacturing Company

Date made

circa 1920

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embossing

Location

both sides

Transcription

Justrite Trademark

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

2 in

Material

Tin

Location

Location

Box

MW.A

Shelf

Unit E: Shelf 2

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Shaun Slifer

Date

October 16, 2023