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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Slush lamp for examining and oiling train engines, c. late 1800s to early 1900s
... Slush lamp for examining and oiling train engines. ...slush lamp...The slush lamp is thought to have been used for examining...The slush lamp consistis of a rectangular grey metal body... The slush lamp is thought to have been used for examining and oiling ...The slush lamp is thought to have been used for examining and oiling train engines.The slush lamp has local significance as it was donated by a resident of Wodonga. It also has historic significance as an example of an object made by upcycling in the c. late 19th century and early 20th century.The slush lamp consistis of a rectangular grey metal body with soldered edges with a flat handle at one end, a fibrous textile wick protruding from a long spout at the other end, and a cork inserted in the opening on the top surface to secure the fuel used. Slush lamps are defined as "improvised lights made from a container of fat and a wick", originating in the mid-19th century. slush lamp, slush lamps, improvised lamps -
Orbost & District Historical Society
slush lamp
... slush lamp...slush-lamp lighting kerosene oil... a slush lamp to provide the light they needed to carry out...A black metal slush lamp with two glass panels and a stock... a slush lamp to provide the light they needed to carry out ...In the days before battery powered torches many used a slush lamp to provide the light they needed to carry out their duties. It held a flammable liquid like paraffin. When the wick was lit the slush lamp provided sufficient light.Slush lamps were designed to be carried around but they could be dangerous because they have flame as a source of light. This is an example of a portable lighting device in common usage before the use of batteries.A black metal slush lamp with two glass panels and a stock. At the back is a hinged door. There is a hole on top caused by rust or being burned through. Kerosene or oil was probably the fuel used.On top of light - Serial No 339220slush-lamp lighting kerosene oil -
Orbost & District Historical Society
slush lamp
... slush lamp...lighting lamp-slush Newmerella-Bakehouse...This slush lamp was used in the Newmerella Bakehouse...A cast iron slush lamp. It is a a crude lamp or burning... gippsland This slush lamp was used in the Newmerella Bakehouse ...This slush lamp was used in the Newmerella Bakehouse ( Sederlan's Bakery) before electricity was connected. In the days before battery powered torches many used a slush lamp to provide the light they needed to carry out their duties. It held a flammable liquid like paraffin. When the wick was lit the slush lamp provided sufficient lightSlush lamps were designed to be carried around but they could be dangerous because they have flame as a source of light. This is an example of a portable lighting device in common usage before the use of batteries.A cast iron slush lamp. It is a a crude lamp or burning slush, tallow, or grease.It is a jug shaped container on a shallow dish that holds the fuel and a wick that draws the fuel by capillary action. There is some burnt hessian impregnated with fat. lighting lamp-slush newmerella-bakehouse -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment, Kerosene Can
... The kerosene container was possibly used to fill slush... to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.... The kerosene container was possibly used to fill slush lamps, hand ...The kerosene container was possibly used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.Rusted, grey metal kerosene container with looped handle attached to the sides. A cork under the cap which has a metal chain attached to it, to secure the cap onto the container. Possibly used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.metal, locomotive, railway, engine equipment, tin, kerosene -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Kerosene container used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights
... to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.... Used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.... collection. It is documented as having been used to fill slush lamps ...The kerosene container is documeted as having been used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights, and is part of the Wodonga Historical Society's railways collection.The kerosene container has local significance as it was donated by a Wodonga resident and is part of Wodonga Historical Society's railways collection. It is documented as having been used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights. Grey metal kerosene container with a looped handle attached to the sides, as well as a handle on the back of the container with a metal chain attached to it to secure the cap for the container. Used to fill slush lamps, hand lamps and train engine lights.kerosene container, kerosene bottle, fuel for railway lamps