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Nursery Lamp and Food Warmer

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Collection Type

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GUSN

GUSN-310460

Description

Candle nursery lamp and food warmer. Tin stand and glass dome with white glazed earthenware insert and lid.

Details

Descriptive Terms

nursery lamps
tin (metal)
earthenware
glass (material)
Warmer, Food
Warmer, Food

Inscription

"SAM.L CLARKE'S / PATENT PYRAMID / FOOD WARMER" (printed)
"CLARKE'S / PATENT PYRAMID / NIGHT LIGHTS 9 HOURS / ARE THE ONLY / LIGHTS SUITABLE / FOR THESE LAMPS" (printed)

Additional Identification Number

INV 43

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 (H), 4 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.1945A-E

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