E1a-083: Porter's lamp

Identifier: E1a-083
Title: Porter's lamp
Type: object
Format: manufactured
Date Created: 19th century, late
Description: A porter's lamp from the Salt School opened in 1868. Rediscovered by Mr W Smith, the head caretaker in November 1975.

The lamp is made of dark metal and has three sides arranged in an equal triangle. It has a glass front and a folding metal handle at the back. A wick is visible inside the lamp.
Subject: Education; Working life
Associated place or event: Salt High School building, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Rights: No copyright restrictions. Please acknowledge the work's author (if known) and the item's source
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