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

Kerosene Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass | Metal

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4853

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19

DescriptionKerosene lamp of blue opaline pressed glass for the column base and an opaque white font. Attached together by a metal band. Font is enameled with three cartouche, with a bird in the center of each. Background is a pale amber wash. Includes a metal screw top.