Not on display

Torch

1984 (designed), 1993 (made)
Artist/Maker
Mag Instrument Inc. (manufacturer)
Maglica, Anthony (designer)
Place of origin
Ontario (made)

Maglite (also spelled Mag-Lite) is a brand of torch manufactured in the United States by Mag Instrument, Inc. located in Ontario, California, and founded by Anthony Maglica. It was introduced in 1979. Constructed principally of anodized 6061 aluminium, they have a variable-focus beam. Maglites are produced in several colours such as black, silver, blue, red, green, purple, gold, and different finishes.

Object details

Categories
Lighting
Metalwork
Product Design
Object type
Torch
Materials and techniques
Anodized aluminium and glass
Aluminium
Brief description
Torch, anodized aluminium and glass, USA, California, made by Mag Instrument Inc., 1993, designed by Anthony Maglica, 1984.
Physical description
Torch, an aluminium cylinder to contain the batteries with a bulbous head to contain the lamp with a glass cover.
Style
Modernist
Production typeMass produced
Gallery label
(1992)
Draft label for the twentieth century gallery:

TORCHES: FROM THE MAGLITE RANGE
Designed by Anthony Maglica (North American)
Made by Mag Instrument Inc., 1983; still in production
Aluminium

Made of anodized, precision-machined, aircraft aluminium, Maglite torches are shock and water resistant. Their beams can be focused from a broad flood to a spot. They are high performance torches, suitable for rugged service but they sell widely on the domestic market on account of their beautiful surface which is a pleasure to see and touch.
Summary
Maglite (also spelled Mag-Lite) is a brand of torch manufactured in the United States by Mag Instrument, Inc. located in Ontario, California, and founded by Anthony Maglica. It was introduced in 1979. Constructed principally of anodized 6061 aluminium, they have a variable-focus beam. Maglites are produced in several colours such as black, silver, blue, red, green, purple, gold, and different finishes.
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
M.23-1993

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Record createdFebruary 26, 2008
Record URL
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