Collection Highlights
Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
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Luce Center
Oil lamp w/electric cord
Object name
Oil lamp w/electric cord
Date
1850-1870
Medium
Glass, metal, marble
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 5 1/2 in. ( 33 x 14 cm )
Description
Oil lamp with colorless, lead glass font blown in three part mold; molded decoration consists of a band of six ovals above six flowers with diamond-shaped petals above alternating panels of diamond mesh and concentric circles; columnar metal standard painted black with gold bands; stepped marble plinth with black and gold painted metal band with molded, scrolling decoration; brass collar and inverted cup-shaped attachment for electrical wiring.
Credit Line
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number
1965.927
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
