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Whale-oil lamp

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass lamp with an octagonal base, featuring a leaf pattern. The base supports a short, ridged column that tapers upward. The top section of the lamp is bulbous with a rounded shoulder, adorned with a leaf and curved line design. A metal collar and small chimney-like structure are visible at the top. The lamp has a plain gray background. Boston & Sandwich Glass Company is the maker.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–40
Medium
Blown-molded and pressed glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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