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Ed Black Lighter
Ed Black Lighter
Ed Black Lighter

Ed Black Lighter

Dateca. 1950
Mediumsilver
Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (5.7 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Margaret and Kenneth Wright
Object numberPC2021.63.31
DescriptionThis is a rectangular, silver lighter from Oden Motor Inc. The lighter has been heavily scratched and scuffed, and there is a lid that covers up the top part. On the front is the engraving "Oden Motor Inc". The words are arranged vertically going down the lighter. The word "Oden" is separated from the other two words by an engraving of an aerial view of a car dealership, with the "Motor Inc." just under it. There is also the signature of Ed Black engraved on to the back.
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