Headtorch

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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
Inscription description
“ON” and “OFF” by switch.
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Mick Tighe
Number of Objects:
2
Related Items:
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.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
plastic, rubber, foam, metal wing nut
Maker:
Colour:
red lamp, black head band, white cable
Dimensions:
7 cms diameter lamp, 8.5 cms depth of fitting. 59 (l)x4.5(w) cms head strap
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
062.2008.1
Creator:
Liz Wilshaw
Accession Date:
09/05/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Mountaineering - General
Location
Location:
Bohuntin
Current Location
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007
Scottish Mountain Heritage Collection
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