Whale Oil Lamp
Whale Oil Lamp. Clear glass lamp with a round bulbous body, short neck and a flared base. The base has a decorative edge with a repeating pattern of triangular shapes. A short stem connects the base to the body. A metal piece with two wicks protrudes from the top of the glass. The background is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1827–35
- Medium:
- Pressed and free-blown lead glass
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 489 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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