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American

Whale Oil Lamp, ca. 1850

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

American

Title

Whale Oil Lamp

Year

ca. 1850

Medium

Pressed yellow glass

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • pressed glass,
  • pewter

Dimensions

28.4 x 8.9 cm (11 3/16 x 3 1/2 inches)

Type

  • Lighting Devices

Credit

Bequest of Nathan Cushing

Object Number

34.743A

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Glass from the Museum's Collection

January 17, 1973 - March 10, 1974

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Whale Oil Lamp, ca. 1850

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