Collection Highlights
Armchair
1785-1789
1916.7
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Fat lamp
Object name
Fat lamp
Date
1760-1800
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description
Wrought iron lamp with pear-shaped reservoir hinged wick cover, baluster- shaped armature crooked connected to twisted spike with attached hook.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. John V. Irwin
Object Number
1947.442
Gallery Label
This type of lamp is also known as a betty lamp.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
