Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fat lamp (betty lamp)
Object Number:
1920.52
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 9.5 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Covered sheet iron fat lamp (or betty lamp) with round shallow reservoir, hinged cover for spout, upright hooked armature with hook, chain, and spike attached.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this betty lamp was found on a Southern battlefield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Provenance:
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.