Collection Highlights
Declaration of sentiments of the American Anti-Slavery Society : adopted at the formation of said society, in Philadelphia, on the 4th day of December, 1833
Date:
Publication: 1848-1855
Object Number:
LIB.E449.A53.1848
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fat lamp (betty lamp)
Object Number:
1947.442
Date:
1760-1800
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. ( 12.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron fat lamp or betty lamp with pear-shaped reservoir hinged wick cover, baluster- shaped armature crooked connected to twisted spike with attached hook.
Gallery Label:
This type of lamp is also known as a fat lamp.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. John V. Irwin
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
