Whale Oil Lamp
Whale Oil Lamp by artist. Clear glass lamp with a wide base that tapers up to a narrow neck and then flares out into a bulbous top. The base has an etched floral design around the edge. The neck has a single etched line that wraps around it. The bulbous top has an etched floral design. There is a black metal piece on top, likely the wick holder. The background is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1827–35
- Medium:
- Pressed and free-blown lead glass
- Dimensions:
- 489 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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