School of Mining and Industrial Engineering at Almadén
Ownership
Public
Institution
School of Mining and Industrial Engineering at Almadén
Local / Original ID Number
001.001.002.009
Type of Object
Mine, Daily life
Description
Short description
Set of equipment for mine lighting composed of: lamps, Davis lamps, carbides, electric lamps, etc.
Measures
Since this is a set consisting of more than 20 elements of different forms and shapes, no data are given in this section.
Materials
Clay, iron, copper, plastic, leather, etc.
Dating
The oldest material in this group dates from the Roman period (1st century BC), while the most modern items are from the 20th century. The material from the 20th century predominates in this group
Author / Producer
No data
Illustrations
Original use
All these items were used for lighting inside the mines in tunnels.
Present use
Museum item of the Historical Mining Complex of EIMIA.
Original location
In mines around Spain and in other countries in Europe
Present location
Francisco Pablo Holgado Museum of the Historical Mining Complex of EIMIA
STATE OF CONSERVATION
History of conservation:
The material came to EIMIA in a good state of preservation.
Present state
good
Necessary activities:
Regular inspection and maintenance.
DOCUMENTATION
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