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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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