Objects Database

Headtorch

Accession Number

062.2008.1

Object Name

Headtorch

Created

09/05/2008

Creator

Liz Wilshaw

Accession Date

09/05/2008

Brief Description

Head torch in plastic with cable for connection to power supply (not included), foam padding for forehead and detachable rubber head band. Round lamp, swivel head with metal wing nut adjustment. Switch on back with no inscription other than "ON" and "OFF" by switch.

Materials

plastic, rubber, foam, metal wing nut

Dimensions

7 cms diameter lamp, 8.5 cms depth of fitting. 59 (l)x4.5(w) cms head strap

Number Of Objects

2

Inscription Description

"ON" and "OFF" by switch.

Colour

red lamp, black head band, white cable

Provenance

Bit of a mystery this fella as we can't find any obvious markings on it, though Mick Tighe seems to think it's one he bought in Norway back in the 1970's for cross-country skiing. Headtorches were virtually unknown until the 1960's when French company Pile produced what were the first ones for mountaineers.They were copied in various forms around the world though this variety quickly became redundant with the invention of LED bulbs which give much better light.

Acquisition Method

Donated by Mick Tighe

Acquisition Date

09/05/2008

Condition Check Date

28/04/2009

Rules

Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007

Modified

28/04/2009

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