Collection Highlights
Anna Pavlova (1881-1931)
Date:
1924
Object Number:
1952.45
Medium:
Patinated plaster on a wooden base
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fire engine lamp: liberty 7 with chain
Object Number:
INV.8028
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( 47.6 x 19 x 19 cm )
Marks:
etched: on two glass panels: "LIBERTY / 7"
stamped: on metal plate affixed to lower corner: "PRATT & ORTMANN / MAKERS / NEW-YORK"
Description:
Four-sided metal (probably brass) fire engine lamp with circular glass panels; two-tiered chimney with eagle finial; two blue stained glass panels with etched inscription, "LIBERTY / 7"; one red stained glass panel with etched image of a steam fire engine; one colorless glass panel with diamond-shaped medallion etched at center; small circular base with hollow, threaded interior; chain attached to top for hanging (probably a later addition).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
