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

On view

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.