Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Kerosene table lamp with globe
Object Number:
1958.124
Date:
1890-1895
Medium:
Glass, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 22 3/4 x 12 in. ( 57.8 x 30.5 cm )
Marks:
inscribed: in low relief on wick raiser: "MADE IN/US OF AMERICA"
inscribed: in low relief on top of burner: "CONSOLIDATED" surrounded by "PAT'D SEPT 9.90 APR. 11.93 APR. 30. 95"
Description:
Kerosene lamp with spherical shade and baluster shape casing for kerosene reservoir both of opaque red glass molded with floral pattern; brass base, reservoir, burner, handles, and decoration encircling reservoir. Condition: Needs Cylinder
Gallery Label:
This type of lamp is also known as a "Gone With the Wind Lamp."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
