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Electric lamp

Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-14111

Description

Electrified molded glass lamp w/ white glass shade. Domed shade atop turned goblet shaped octagonal base. Three brass arms protruding to hold up shade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15.25 (H), 6.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1383AB

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