Collection Highlights
Mrs. Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1786-1851)
ca. 1825
1920.5
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fat lamp
Object name
Fat lamp
Date
1830-1880
Medium
Wrought iron
Dimensions
Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 in. (11.4 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (with hanger): 9 3/4 x 3 in. (24.8 x 7.6 cm)
Description
Hanging type with wick support and hinged cover.
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number
2010.6.1
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
