New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

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 number92.21.11

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DescriptionThis Whale Oil Lamp on Pressed Base is made of colorless lead formula glass. Vapo-Cresoline lamp, gold gilt frame. Font embossed. C is "gilt frame", D is lid (or pan?) on top of frame.

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