Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Luce Center
Kerosene oil lamp with wick and extra wicks
Object Number:
1956.156
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 7 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on base; "TIME & LIGHT PRIDE OF AMERICA/ TIME INDICATING LAMP GRAND-VALS PERFECT."
in relief: on underside of base; "PAT. APPLD FOR"
Description:
Colorless milk glass kerosene lamp blown in a multi-part mold designed to keep time; columnar body with domed and terraced base with molded vertical ribbing and panel with descending numerals (8-6) to mark oil level and time; "TIME & LIGHT PRIDE OF AMERICA/ TIME INDICATING LAMP GRAND-VALS PERFECT" inscribed around base; brass kerosene wick holder and opaque white glass annulated shade.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Joseph Keppler
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
