The author's family is selling them directly on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/284913044680
It's a great resource for Everready history, and has some info on other consumer brands from the early-mid part of the century.
Old Eveready flashlight identification
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It's a great resource for Everready history, and has some info on other consumer brands from the early-mid part of the century.
ABTOMAT beat me to it!
For anyone into flashlights, I HIGHLY recommend the book!
I ordered my copy as well. Thanks to both of you!
About the book; it's very much about Eveready. Other early brands are mentioned but mostly in passing. And the meat of the content is pre-1960 or so, even though it does cover up to 1998. So it's a fantastic resource but if you're into other brands you're not gonna get much out of it.
Just an opportunity to buy more books regarding those other brands. My inner bookworm doesn't mind at all.
IMA SOL MAN
Flashlight Enthusiast
Well, that really chaps my Ash Flash!
I'm debating writing one if I can ever get more verified information and primary sources. Maybe a video series like Forgotten Weapons or something.
Sign me up! I'd love to check it out.
IMA SOL MAN
Flashlight Enthusiast
Ditto.
Count me in!
wolfy
Enlightened
IMA SOL MAN
Flashlight Enthusiast
Those older products truly were works of art. You can tell that they took pride in producing a product that was not only functional and useful, but a delight to own and look at. I wish manufacturers of today would put such class into their products. Unfortunately, it seems that utility and cost are what drive most designs today, except perhaps vehicles. Vehicle manufacturers know that looks is what sells cars.
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Seems like a fine thread for me to post
a couple photos of my OLDEST flashlight . . . . .
I'm now 72 years old, and bought this beauty
when I was 6 years old. There was a BIN of them
at our local drug store in NW Indiana.
Eveready Cordahide 2-D cell model
This still occupies the nightstand alongside my bed.
Trusted Old Friend.
a couple photos of my OLDEST flashlight . . . . .
I'm now 72 years old, and bought this beauty
when I was 6 years old. There was a BIN of them
at our local drug store in NW Indiana.
Eveready Cordahide 2-D cell model
This still occupies the nightstand alongside my bed.
Trusted Old Friend.
Nothing better than classic Made in USA Technology. A true classic!
IMA SOL MAN
Flashlight Enthusiast
How is the debate going? You know we are rooting for you to write the book.
I need a lot more research before doing a formal book. Most of the info out there is a little mixed up. That's more of a retirement goal. Probably will do a collector's guide in some other form first.
Erick Tamberg
Newly Enlightened
General rule: pre-WW2 flashlights has threaded-base bulbs. Postwar has smooth-base ones.
During the war, metallic body flashlights production was suspended, because aluminium and copper were considered strategic materials.
Erick Tamberg
Newly Enlightened
There was a Microlite plant (Brazilian subsidiary of Rayovac) at less than one mile from my home. It was closed due soil and water contamination by heavy metals. Many workers developed work-related illnesses. The factory closed after facing numerous lawsuits and fines from regulatory agencies.
The land is so underutilized that it was chosen for the construction of a subway station, which should be completed in about 10 years.
