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

Lamp

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1865
MediumMold blown glass | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Base: 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4647
Not on view
DescriptionLamp of clear mold blown glass. Rib and prism font paneled bottom attached by a metal socket to the pressed "Clam Broth" solid round ribbed stem. Round stepped top to bracket sided square foot. Broken skin bubble on font side. Crack one inch up foot. Base may be Sandwich.

Published ReferencesThuro, OIL LAMPS, pg. 89, D shows base and the font.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1840-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1840-1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1865
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
ca. 1840-1845
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1865
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1830-1835