Gas mantle

Title

Gas mantle

Identifier

ABDNP:201720a

Description

Set of six 'Peter-Pan' gas mantles in cardboard tubes with brass-coloured lids; written on tubes, 'Registered N. 409807', 'Made in Italy'; The mantle is made from oxides that, when heated, glow brightly in the visible spectrum.

Date

1930-1950

Format

length 55 mm; diameter 15 mm
cardboard; metal; textile

Coverage

Italy

Creator

Peter-Pan