Collection Highlights
The Lost Cause
Date:
1871
Object Number:
PR.068.19
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Two whale oil burners
Object Number:
INV.6376ab
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Brass, sheet metal
Dimensions:
Overall (a): 4 1/4 in. × 3 1/2 in. (10.8 × 8.9 cm)
Overall (b): 2 3/8 in. × 4 1/2 in. (6 × 11.4 cm)
Marks:
inscribed: on both burners: "convex" on one side; on other side: "PAT. MAR. 1. 1864"
Description:
Two whale oil burners: a- brass burner with turn knob for wick; b- sheet metal with turn knob for wick.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
