FIRE LIGHTER, Asbestos

H1989.17

Asbestos black soaked in kerosene and placed among kindling and ignited. Left until the fire is burning. Usually kept in small tin of kerosene.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: H1989.17
Accession Date: 13 Feb 1989

Material

Wire/Metal0 - Whole
Asbestos/Stone0 - Whole
Adhesive Tape/Synthetic/Polymer0 - Whole
Paper/Paper0 - Whole

Measurement

length155mm
width30mm

 


 

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