Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whale oil lamp
Object Number:
INV.7577
Date:
1850-1880
Medium:
Tin, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. ( 6.4 x 8.9 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Squat, cylindrical lamp of sheet tin painted brown-black with flat base, stepped dome top with bifurcated burners set in a screw top; strap handle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.