Object: 012.05.54
Smudge Pot
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Description:
This smudge pot was used by Perkins Bros. Logging to ignite back burns during forest fires. Shaped like a watering can, it has a wick that extends slightly from the spout and runs down into the container. Gasoline was poured into the can and the wick was lit to start controlled fires.
Source:
Perkins, June (Mrs. Phillip) (nee Spetch)
Date of Object:
Unknown
Dimensions:
50 cm L x 17 cm W x 17 cm H
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Accession #:
012.05.54
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