Collection Highlights
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Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.55
Medium:
Paper, linen backing
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamps (pair)
Object Number:
INV.541ab
Date:
1820-1840
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 4 1/4 in. ( 25.4 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless, blown lead glass oil lamps with spherical fonts with hollw peg bases attached with hollow baluster stem with bobeche to low domed base; INV.541A has a tin double wick holder.
Gallery Label:
Straight double wick holders were designed for whale oil lamps.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
