Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
Date:
ca. 1802
Object Number:
1972.12ab
Medium:
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fluid burning lamp
Object Number:
1920.42
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Pewter, brass, cotton
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 4 3/8 in. ( 22.9 x 11.1 cm )
Description:
Double screw top wick camphene lamp made of pewter with brass wicks, on a high circular base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
