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1880-1930
GUSN-254530
Ginger jar that has been converted to an electric lamp. Off-white crackled ground glaze on extremely crude clay body, painted with runny blue abstract elements. Electrical fitting is socketed over mouth where cover should be.
electric lamps (lighting device forms)
porcelain
Lamp, Electric
Thacher, Mary
Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),
90.1981
Unknown
China
15 3/8 (H), 6 1/2 (diameter) (inches)
Estate of Guido Perera
1999.295
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