WICK, IGNITION LAMP

c. 1918 - 1929
Overview

White, multiple strands of cotton pushed inside of fuel can and spout.

Historical information

Oil can was used by the 2nd class Engineer Robert Campbell in the 1920's. The can was used to ignite boilers of steam trains during his time working in the Jarrahdale area for the Western Australian Government Railways.
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Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-AK1975.28C
Item type
Material
Width
100 mm
Height or length
0 mm
Depth
250 mm
Statement of significance

This ignition lamp, which includes his name attached by an engraved metal plate is representative of the type of technology used by Western Australian Government Railway employees such as 2nd class engineer robert Campbell to ignite the boilers on steam s

Comparative significance criteria
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
City of Armadale - History House

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