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Kerosene Lamp

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

Date

1890-1914

GUSN

GUSN-72902

Description

Kerosene lamp in three parts. A) Bulbous body (tank) with domed, pierced base, and adjustable wick; three shade supports. B) Colorless globe. C) White shade.

Details

Descriptive Terms

kerosene lamps
glass (material)
white metal
Lamp
Lamp, Kerosene
Lamp, Kerosene

Inscription

"MACBETH / No 14 / PEARL GLASS / Q / MADE IN U.S.A. " (Engraved)
"MADE IN U.S.A." (Molded)

Additional Identification Number

F409

Maker

Macbeth (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

20 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.19119A-C

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