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

Lamp

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.474

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DescriptionClear, pressed small flowered tulip pattern font, projecting scalloped band at top, applied hollow baluster hexagonal stem and round foot, ground on bottom. Camphene - whale oil type.

Published ReferencesThuro. _Oil Lamps_. p. 167, k.

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Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.

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