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Miniature Kerosene Night Lamp

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-309352

Description

Nickel plated brass, miniature kerosene night lamp with opaque white glass shade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

night lights
glass (material)
nickel (metal)
brass (alloy)
Lamp
Lamp, Kerosene
Lamp, Kerosene

Inscription

"THE LITTLE BEAUTY / NIGHT LAMP" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

E66

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 6 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2072AB

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