Miner's Electric Cap Lamp, 1940

From the 1940s miners used battery operated cap lamps like this one. The large battery is worn on the miner's belt. They were much safer and brighter than safety lamps.

Museum reference:
COTSL-1991-124
Date:
1940 - 1949

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