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a.) Four applied canted feet; squat cylindrical body visually divided into three horizontal bands; the outer bands are ornamented with foliage and flowers in low relief, the center band with mammals and birds in the midst of foliate and flowers; applied horizontal handles; originally kerosine, now fitted for electricity with light socket and harp. b) Lampshade covered with raw silk; concave circular walls.
lamps (lighting devices)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
floral patterns
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
Silver
Bird
Foliage
Floral
LAMP
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
7.5 (H) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.463AB
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