Knockaloe Internment Camp cigarette lighter
Date made: 1919
Description: A cylindrical brass cigarette lighter, the top and bottom of which are made from coins. The brass is engraved with a picture of 'Camp Life.', the donor's monogram J. W. C., and the dates, 1914-1919. The lighter also has two small engraved images of 'Peel Castle,'and 'Knockaloe Camp.' Made by an internee for the donor, a member of camp staff.
Internees were held on the Isle of Man in two camps, a requisitioned holiday camp in Douglas and a purpose built camp located at Knockaloe near Peel on the west coast of the Island. These held at their peaks over 4,000 and 23,000 men in some cases for nearly five years between opening in 1914 and final closure in 1919. Over 30,000 men passed through Knockaloe between 1914 and 1917, more than the population of Douglas the largest town.
Measurements: overall: 7.5 x 2 cm
Materials: brass
Object name: cigarette lighter
Collection: Social History Collection
ID Number: 1961-0165
Subject tags : #WW1INTERNMENTMUSEUMCOLLECTIONS
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