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

Whale Oil Lamp

CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1830-1840
MediumBlown glass | Pressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
InscribedStamped on top of burner cap: Patent
Credit LineGift of David H. and Harriet Roberts in Honor of Nancy O. Merrill
Object number92.21.15
On View
Not on view
DescriptionThis Whale Oil Lamp on Pressed Base is made of colorless lead formula glass. Fired-on colored flowers. Student shade. D is wick guard.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
ca. 1830-1840