2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

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James (1777-?) and Sarah Clark Tuttle (c. 1779-?)
1836
1937.1715
Gouache, watercolor, graphite, and black ink with selective glazing on ivory paper
Sitter: Sarah Clark Tuttle

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Burning fluid lamp with wick

Burning fluid lamp with wick
Object name 
Burning fluid lamp with wick
Date 
1870-1900
Medium 
Tinned sheet iron, sheet brass
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. ( 10.2 x 8.9 x 7.9 cm )
Description 
Sheet brass lamp with bell-shaped font with ringed circualr tinned sheet iron base, round strap handle, side screen, tapering wick holder with cap extinguisher.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mr. John V. Irving
Object Number 
1947.446
Marks 
marked: on wick adjuster: "WRIGHT'S PAT, JUNE 18 -67"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.