Hand lamp; railway paraffin hand lamp, 1880 - 1920

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Reference number	1982/51
Description	Rectangular black paraffin hand lamp with handle at the top used from railway staff. It has a red glass on one side, a bronze base and a paraffin burner inside the case.
Manufacturer	unknown
Dates	1880 - 1920
Collection	Equipment
Object type	Hand lamp
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Hand lamp Paraffin Railway
Completeness	72% 72% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	300mm
  Length	128mm
  Width	115mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Black Red Silver

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Metal Glass

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Unknown, 1880 - 1920