Abstract: A miniature utility light which can be detachably fastened in a handbag, pocketbook or articles of wearing apparel, or to the glove compartment of an automobile, or other items, so as to provide high intensity illumination enabling the user to perform operations at night, such as looking for keys, cosmetics, coins and other items difficult to locate in the dark. Specifically, at least one miniature battery is placed between an opaque and a clear plastic cover cooperating to form the case. Two lightbulbs are located with one bulb on each side of the battery so as to provide illumination through the cover and from the sides thereof. The clear cover has a serrate inner surface and has a pair of angled tabs which engage the opaque cover. The case also has mounted therein an externally accessible switch for selectively energizing and de-energizing the lightbulbs. VELCRO fastening strips are affixed to the outer surface of the opaque cover for detachably securing the light to a handbag or other article.