Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fat lamp (crusie lamp with slots for four wicks)
Object Number:
2010.6.2
Date:
19th Century
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (12.7 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm)
Overall (with chain extended): 9 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (22.9 x 8.3 x
Description:
Wrought iron fat lamp (or crusie lamp) with slots for four wicks; hanging type, open square pan with outturned corners, wick pick on chain.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
