Object Record
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Metadata
Accession Number |
2013.009.006 |
Object Name |
Lighter |
Tag Line |
Small silver Camel lighter. |
Collection |
Household |
Description |
Small silver Camel lighter. The lighter has a rounded rectangular body with an oval bottom and the lighting mechanism on top. The front of the lighter has an embossed image of a camel silhouette facing left in the center. "Camel" arches over the image in embossed block letters. The top has a small hinged lid that fits over the wick and flint wheel. The casing around the wick has three horizontal openings on each side (0.1 x 1.1cm). There is a small piece of metal on the left side of the top that has a small hole allowing the lighter to be put on a ring/keychain. |
Year Range from |
1913 |
Year Range to |
1950 |
Provenance |
The Camel brand of tobacco products were produced by the RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. They started the Camel line in 1913. |
Made By |
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company |
Material |
Metal |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-3.5 D-1.5 cm |
Subjects |
Lighter Smoking Smoking Accessory |
Source |
Rossland Thrift Store |