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Oil lamp

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-20512

Description

Large circular tin oil lamp w/ ringed handle on side; oil cap and burner w/ flame adjustment knob on top surface.

Details

Descriptive Terms

oil lamps
tin (metal)
Tin
LAMP, OIL

Inscription

Embossed on side knob: ""THE P&A MFG. CO""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

The P. & A. Mfg. Co. (Maker)

Dimensions

4.875 (H), 8.25 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.3676

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