Object Record

Metadata

Catalog Number

99.21.051 AB

Object Name

Box

Description

A - Rectangular cardboard box in white with blue lettering and borders, holding 6 pcs - 3 each of 2 types. Flints are identified as style #172, originally containing 1 dozen and made in U.S.A.
B - Pieces include 3 brass jets with ceramic centers; 2 brass and 1 steel pins with rotating flint wheel.
Inscription: On front/back: "MADE IN USA / JUSTRITE / FLINTS / FOR / MINERS LAMPS / ONE NO. 172 DOZEN"
On sides and end flaps: "NO. 172 - FLINTS - 1 DOZ."

Date

1900

Dimensions

H-2 W-1.25 D-0.5 inches

Collection

Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Imagefile

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