Classification
Description
A 1930s or 1940s portable lantern powered by acetylene and apparently for military use. It is made of compression moulded rag filled phenol formaldehyde and has metal attachments and glass windows. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection. (see also PHSL 183 and 218)
Inscriptions
moulded : "2880 2 small nazi emblem stamped on carrying clip"
Object number
PHSL : 182
Date
1939 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
| plastic | |
| PF | |
| phenol formaldehyde | rag filled |
| bakelite - generic term |
Dimensions
Width
100mm
Height
225mm
Depth
110mm