MSA MineSpot Electric Miner's Headlamp

Object/Artifact

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West Virginia Mine Wars Museum

Name/Title

MSA MineSpot Electric Miner's Headlamp

Entry/Object ID

MW.0176

Description

Electric headlamp comprised of a belt-worn rechargeable battery inside a yellowplastic case with metal lid, attached by a cord to a lamp which was affixed to the front of the helmet. The lamp from this device is missing.

Collection

Coal Mining Tools, Fred Barkey Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Fred Barkey, Sandra Barkey

Made/Created

Manufacturer

MSA

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Embossing

Location

front of battery pack

Transcription

FILL ------ LINE MineSpot

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Eccles #5

Material/Technique

Pen

Type

Embossing

Location

back of battery pack

Transcription

PERMISSIBLE ELECTRIC CAP LAMP APPROVAL No. 6D-37 (seal of US Bureau of Mines) CERTIFIED ELECTRIC CAP LAMP No. 93L COAL MINES (seal of Canada EM&R) APPROVED FOR USE IN METHANE AIR MIXTURES ONLY Issued to The Mine Safety Appliances Co

Material

Plastic

Location

Location

Box

MW.G

Shelf

Unit B: Shelf 4

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Ethan Karnes

Date

May 15, 2024