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Whale Oil Lamp

New England Glass Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass lamp with a black cap on top. The lamp has a wide, rounded top that tapers slightly towards the middle and then narrows. A small, ridged section is below the narrowing. The base of the lamp is square with a decorative design in the center, featuring vertical lines on either side of the design. The base has a brick-like pattern around the edges. A decorative molding encircles the top of the base. The lamp sits on a light-colored surface against a light background.

Artwork Details

Date
1830–40
Medium
Pressed and free-blown lead glass
Culture
American
Dimensions
500 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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