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1908-1911 Edmunds & Jones Oil Powered Headlamp

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1908-1911 Edmunds & Jones Oil Powered Headlamp
1908-1911 Edmunds & Jones Oil Powered Headlamp
These types of lights were mounted on the sides of early automobiles for use at night. They were lit by hand before setting off on the journey or, as the case may be, the driver stopped as night fell and lit the
lamps as needed. These were detachable oil lamps and were placed in reflective cases and outfitted in some cases with stands and/or handles. Drivers could also easily detach the light and use it as a light source to repair
flat tires at night, or as a lantern to aid him in his walk in the dark once he arrived at his destination. Very early and very rare.