Wick trimmer or pincers
Classification:
Date:
19th Century
Medium:
Wrought iron, wood
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 1/2 in. (25.4 x 6.4 cm)
Description:
Scissor-like mechanism with short curved handle and long straight end inserted into bell-shaped wood block.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.12
Date Begin:
1800
Date End:
1899
eMuseum Object ID:
65844
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miniature lantern
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Tinned sheet iron
Description:
Cylindrical container with loop handle, circular window and peaked top.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.11
Date Begin:
1895
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
65843
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Lamp
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
White metal
Description:
Saucer base, stem with curved handle, removable font with single wick holder, wick pick attached to base of font with chain.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.10
Date Begin:
1895
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
65842
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Miner's safety lamp
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1900
Medium:
Brass, steel, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/2 x 3 1/4 in. (24.1 x 8.3 cm)
Description:
Type A1 oil safety lamp with glass screen and steel chimney with air inlet holes.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.9
Gallery Label:
Flame safety or "Davy" lamps, invented by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1815, helped to prevent explosions caused by flames coming in contact with flammable gases in mines.
Date Begin:
1895
Date End:
1905
eMuseum Object ID:
65841
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil/kerosene lantern
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Tinned sheet iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 in. (17.1 x 11.4 x 10.2 cm)
Description:
Oil font set in triangular housing with glass pane and chimney top.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.8
Date Begin:
1880
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
65840
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Oil/kerosene lamp
Classification:
Date:
1879-1900
Medium:
Sheet brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 x 4 in. (14 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
Overall (with handle raised): 8 x 4 x 4 in. (20.3 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm)
Description:
With single glass lens, hinged lens cover, carrying handle, and strap loops.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.7
Date Begin:
1879
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
65839
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Kinnear patent lard lamp
Classification:
Date:
1851-1860
Medium:
Tinned sheet iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (15.9 x 17.1 cm)
Description:
Saucer base, oblong front, ring handle (missing shade).
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.6
Date Begin:
1851
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
65838
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fat lamp
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Sheet brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (12.1 x 16.5 x 3.8 cm)
Overall (with hanger): 11 x 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (27.9 x 16.5 x
Description:
Hanging type, elongated oval with removable spouted pan and hinged cover.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.5
Date Begin:
1830
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
65837
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fat lamp
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Copper and brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 in. (10.8 x 11.4 x 7.6 cm)
Description:
Hanging type, cover and wick supoprt (hanger missing).
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.4
Date Begin:
1830
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
65836
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Fat lamp
Classification:
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 3 x 4 in. (14 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
Overall (with hanger): 12 x 3 x 4 in. (30.5 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
Description:
Hanging type, open oval pan with spout and wick support; white metal with wrought iron hook.
Credit Line:
Gift in memory of Ruth S. Susswein and Rita S. Gottesman
Object Number:
2010.6.3
Date Begin:
1830
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
65835
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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