Solar Carbide Bicycle Lamp, circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
The Badger Brass Manufacturing Company made this carbide lamp to help a cyclist navigate in the dark. The lamp could be attached to the bicycle's handlebars or other front frame parts. The lamp burned acetylene gas and gave off a powerful white light. Early automobiles also used carbide lamps to light their ways at night.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bicycle lamp
Date Made
1900-1910
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3872
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brass (Alloy)
Glass (Material)
Color
Green
Red
Dimensions
Height: 7.75 in
Width: 3.75 in
Depth: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
On chimney cover, in perforated star: SOLAR
On side within incised sun: THE BADGER BRASS MFG. CO. / KENOSHA WIS. U.S.A.
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