1900-1950
GUSN-175503
Electrified lamp with clear glass globe and milk glass base, with additional attachment at top serving unknown purpose. Single socket will hold one incandescent bulb, powered by two prong white plasic outlet cord and push switch. Socket sits above clear glass globe with molded band of petals and geometric shapes around bottom half. Globe sits on brass stem which sits on milk glass pedestal. Pedestal has a square base with rounded corners and bell-shaped column, all accented with gilt line decoration and floral drops. Additional vertical brass frame around socket has attached brass piece with milk glass globe, serves unknown purpose. Light cannot be used with attachment as is.
electric lamps (lighting device forms)
pressed glass
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
Lamp
Lamp, Electric
Lamp, Electric
"WEBER / 250 W 250 V / ASSOCIATION / PRESS" (stamped)
"E-13393 / UL [inside circle] R [inside another circle]" (stamped)
Unknown
18 1/2 x 4 (HxW) (inches)
Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather
1993.840
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