Fat lamp
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Iron, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 11.4 x 6.4 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Sheet iron fat lamp, mushroom-shaped with straight walls and shallow reservoir, wick support, hinged cover, crooked armature with chain with spiked hook and spike on either end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1924.123
Gallery Label:
This lamp is similar to the first lamps brought over by the Pilgrims (See Publications).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
29010
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Wood, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 8.6 cm )
Description:
Slide candlestick with sheet metal cylindrical socket with rolled rim and metal slide with molded shell thumb-piece nailed to turned wood circular base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.80
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
29007
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle mold
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. ( 25.4 x 9.5 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron candle mold with six slots and handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.67
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
29006
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1900-1915
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/4 in. ( 17.5 x 9.2 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Brass candlestick converts to candle stand, with circular base; baluster candle socket slides within forty-five degree range.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.45
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1915
eMuseum Object ID:
29002
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Food grater
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 13 1/4 x 5 x 4 in. ( 33.7 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm )
Description:
Punched sheet iron food grater, ovoid with two attached finer grate pieces on either side and attached handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. DeWitt M. Lockman
Object Number:
1934.151
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
28991
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 2 x 7/8 in. ( 11.4 x 5.1 x 2.2 cm )
Description:
Iron snuffer with semi-circular wick-end box with continuous loop finger holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.102
Marks:
stamped: in square: "I C"
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
28972
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle mold
Classification:
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Iron, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 27.3 x 10.8 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Tinned sheet iron candle mold with three molds and a handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.82
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
28970
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 15.6 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass snuffer with rectangular wick-end box with molded fluting on top, dome shaped wingnut around rivet, scrolled handles, and gourd-shaped finger holes, and one padded foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
1945.329
Marks:
stamped: on side of wick-end box: "7"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
28966
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 12.7 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Iron snuffer with semi-circular wick-end box and continuous loop finger holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1920.61
Marks:
stamped: on side of wick-end box: "I [T?] O [C?]"
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
28963
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Trivet
Classification:
Date:
1800-1840
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 19 x 6 3/8 in. ( 10.2 x 48.3 x 16.2 cm )
Description:
Cast iron trivet (three legs) with swivel plate attached by rivet at center, with long handle terminating in loop.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1930.48
Provenance:
The George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
28962
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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