Lighter

Date1940

Mediumbrass, leather

Dimensions4 × 2 1/2 × 1 1/8 in. (10.2 × 6.4 × 2.9 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dean Fish

Object numberPC1993.10.1

DescriptionObject is a small pocket-sized brass lighter with a leather wrap. A large screw is present at the bottom which can be removed for refueling. Text written along the edge of the screw reads: "DO NOT / REMOVE / NEAR / FIRE OR FLAME" Text stamped next to the screw reads "Remembrance / BROWN BIGELOW / ST. PAUL, MINN, U.S.A. ' PAT. PEND." A brass lever runs along the length of the back of the lighter and is pushed in to ignite the object. Object is in good condition despite mild tarnish visible on brass components.

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