History
These fish oil lamps were worn on the miner's cloth cap to light their way. The naked flame could easily ignite the flammable gas called firedamp, seeping out of the coal.
Description
This is a small dark oil lamp, with a lid spout where the wick would go.
Item Details
- Materials: metal
- Archival Reference: 982.017.001
- Manufacturer: [unknown]
- Donor: Talbot, Pat
- Donated: 1982/04/07
- Size: 9 x 4.5 cm