Generator, Portable Acetylene; Unknown maker; 1950-1960; HP.05P1278
Generator, Portable Acetylene
About this object
Acetylene Generators were common in rural work sheds up until the 1950s and were favoured for being both portable and independent of a mains power supply.
It used calcium carbide and water to produce the gas acetylene. Consisting of separate compartments, one for water and one for calcium carbide, the water slowly dripped onto the carbide producing a gas which provided a strong white light when ignited.
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Date Made1950-1960
Period1950s
Place Made Medium and Materials
inorganic, processed materials, metals, metal alloys. copper alloys, brass
inorganic, processed materials, metals
inorganic.processed materials, glass
Accession number on a sticker attached to the upper section of the base at the top: 'HPP05P1278'
Measurementsh 1225 mm x w 1460 mm x d 440 mm
Subject and Association Keywords Subject and Association Keywords Object Type Object numberHP.05P1278
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