History
The flame of a safety lamp changes colour in the presence of flammable gas, alerting the miner of its presence, without igniting it.
Description
This image shows a man checking for gas with a safety lamp.
Item Details
- Materials: Graphic material
- Archival Reference: 987.035.005
- Other reference: C169-041
- Donor: Comox District Free Press
- Donated: 1987/06/25
- Size: 11 x 6 cm