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Whale-oil lamp

Thomas Cains

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The lamp has a clear glass body. A rounded bulbous section at the top features horizontal lines. A short neck connects to a smaller bulbous section, then narrows further. The base is ornate with multiple stacked, fluted sections, and small cups around the bottom. A black metal cap is on top. The artist is Thomas Cains and the style is Whale-oil lamp.

Artwork details

Date:
1830–40
Medium:
Free-blown and pressed glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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