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Spirit Burner

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Collection Type

  • Cooking equipment

Date

1882-1899

GUSN

GUSN-72898

Description

Spirit burner, black. A) Rectangular tank with handle and adjustable wick. B) Removable, rectangular chimney/burner with window.

Details

Descriptive Terms

cookware
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
mica (mineral)
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
textiles
Device, Cooking
Burner, Spirit
Burner, Spirit

Inscription

"FLORENCE" (stamped)
"FLORENCE" (stamped)
"PAT NOV 14 76 / JULY 11 82 / OTHERS PENDING" (embossed, part of cast design)
"FLORENCE LAMP STOVE" (embossed, part of cast design)
"Florence" (Painted)

Additional Identification Number

F405

Maker

Florence (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 3/8 x 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.19115AB

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