Collection Highlights
Carolina Parakeet (Conuropsis carolinensis), Study for Havell pl. no. 26
c. 1825
1863.17.26
Watercolor, graphite, pastel, gouache, and black ink with scraping and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Betty lamp
Object name
Betty lamp
Date
ca. 1850
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 3 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 10.2 x 9.5 x 7 cm )
Description
Sheet iron heart-shaped fat lamp with hinged cover with strap upright armature with attached hook.
Credit Line
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number
1920.53
Gallery Label
According to Donald Fennimore, many objects of this type came into New York.
Provenance
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
