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Kerosene Chamber Lamp

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309629

Description

Colorless glass molded kerosene chamber lamp with brass collar and tom thumb burner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kerosene lamps
chamber lamps
glass (material)
brass (alloy)
Lamp
Lamp, Kerosene
Lamp, Kerosene

Inscription

"CHA'S W. CAHOON / PATENTED FEB 19TH 1861" (stamped)

Additional Identification Number

E81

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 3/4 (H), 2 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2083

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