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Kerosene Lamp

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1875-1900

GUSN

GUSN-72851

Description

Orange, brown; cylindrical, floral motif; domed base, four feet; burner with two wicks; two knobs

Details

Descriptive Terms

kerosene lamps
brass (alloy)
bronze (metal)
earthenware
flowers (plants)
floral patterns
Earthenware
Brass
Bronze
Flower
Medallion
LAMP, KEROSENE

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

E. M. Duplex & Co. (Manufacturer)
Wright & Butler (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Birmingham, England

Dimensions

11.875 x 6.25 x 6.5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.4637

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