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Oil lamp

Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-266032

Description

Electrified oil lamp with brass colored finish. Lamp has a baluster shaped body stamped with three rows of floral and geometric designs. Lamp has two small loop handles attached to the side. Handles are stamped with floral decoration. Lamp is attached to a square brass base with pierced decoration of reclining fish. Brass light socket, pull chain, and lamp harp. Modern electric cord, no shade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

oil lamps
metal
brass (alloy)
Lamp, Oil

Inscription

"MONOWATT / 250W 250V"

Additional Identification Number

452.1
852

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

20 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mary S. Cook

Accession Number

2012.66.1

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