Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire engine lamp
Object Number:
INV.218
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 in. ( 40 x 17.1 x 15.2 cm )
Marks:
etched: on on all glass panels: "35"
etched: on red-stained glass panel: "COLUMBUS"
stamped: on metal plate affixed below red-stained glass panel: "COWING & CO. / MAKERS / SENECA FALLS, N. Y."
Description:
Six-sided mixed metal fire engine lamp (possibly a pole lamp); mushroom-shaped chimney with double-domed finial; five of six original oblong glass panels survive, two with blue stain, one with red stain, and two colorless glass, all with "35" etched at center; red-stained panel with "COLUMBUS" etched above number; molded metal decoration applied to corners of frame enclosing each panel.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
