New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Kerosene Lamp

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1865

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
Base: 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (14.3 x 14.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4852

Not on view

DescriptionKerosene lamp of overlayed opal over clear glass. Bell shaped font. Star and quatrefoil design. Ovals attached to ribbed opal stem and a stepped foot by a metal mount. Some roughage around the bottom and gilt highlights on the font worn off.