Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
2008.011 |
Object Identification Number |
2008.011.006 |
Object Name |
Lighter |
Donor |
Masengarb, John Vogt |
Description |
Metal lighter designed to resemble a socket. The base has six sides like a hexagon. An insciption on the base reads, "A.C. VOGT/ 1945." The name appears to stamped into the metal, while the year is etched into it. Attached to the base is a cylinder with grooves around the edge. At the top is a smaller cylinder with a curved head. This top portion comes off to reveal the igniter for the lighter. The igniter consists of a serrated metal wheel and cream-colored fuzz. When moved something inside the lighter rattles. It is not immediately clear whether this is a functional or decorative object. It is unclear where this lighter would need lighter fluid and where it would go if it did. |
Dimensions |
H-2.25 W-1 inches |
Made By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Creation Date |
1945 |
Place Of Origin |
USA |
Used By |
Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Material |
Metal |
Associated People |
Masengarb, John Vogt, Asmus Christian |
Search Terms |
Masengarb, John Vogt, Asmus Christian Metalworking Lighter |
Provenance |
Almost all items in this accession relate to the donor's grandfather, Asmus Christian Vogt (Fogt, original Danish spelling--changed after immigrating). He was born in Nakskov, Denmark on Dec. 13, 1868. He immigrated to the U.S.--Omaha, NE--1892. He died in Evanston, IL on June 10, 1949. During his lifetime, Vogt practiced metalworking. More family information may be found in the permanent file. |
Images |
090\2008011006.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
04/10/2008 |