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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: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
InscribedStamped on top of burner cap: Patent
Credit LineGift of David H. and Harriet Roberts in Honor of Nancy O. Merrill
Object number92.21.5
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19
DescriptionThis Whale Oil Lamp on Pressed Base is made of colorless lead formula glass. Embossed beaded swirl pattern in end-of-day glass. Green and brown. Matching globe-chimney.

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