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Electric lamp

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-14037

Description

Electrified colorless glass lamp w/ white glass shade. Glass base is goblet shaped w/ turned middle and claw-like stand.

Details

Descriptive Terms

electric lamps (lighting device forms)
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
Glass
Brass
LAMP, ELECTRIC

Inscription

Engraved side of electrified light bulb stand: ""LEVITON/MADE IN USA/660W. 250V./PRESS""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

Lilac Cottage Antiques

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

13.5 (H), 6.75 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1170AB

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