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Oil lamp used underground in coal mines, late 18th century-early 19th century

Description

This simple oil lamp was used as a source of light in coal mines before the invention of the safety lamp in the early nineteenth century.

Owner:
Pontypridd Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Pontypridd Museum
Copyright Details:
Pontypridd Museum 2004
Publisher Ref:
GTJ74941
Item uploaded:
28/1/2010
Date originally created:
1800-1899
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