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Diana of the Tower
1899
1977.3
Bronze
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Luce Center
Kerosene lamp
Object name
Kerosene lamp
Date
1875-1900
Medium
Glass, metal
Dimensions
Overall: 2 1/4 x 6 x 3 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 15.2 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Light blue glass kerosene lamp blown in a multi-part mold with a short cylindrical body with vertical ribbing attached to a pressed glass match holder pressed with a basketweave pattern with a loop handle; threaded brass collar.
Credit Line
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis