Collection Highlights
Bird's Nest and Dog Roses
1867
1947.519
Watercolor, gouache, graphite, and selective glazing with scratching out on paper
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Oil lamp
Object name
Oil lamp
Date
1800-1825
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 8 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 21 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Brass whale oil lamp; circular molded base; baluster stem and fuel reservoir.
Credit Line
Gift of John V. Irwin
Object Number
1961.3a
Gallery Label
This oil lamp is attributed to William Homes Webb.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
