Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Miniature street light
Object Number:
2000.897
Date:
1930-1940
Medium:
Wood, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 x 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. ( 22.9 x 1.9 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Carved and fitted miniture wooden street light with a pendent lampwith a scrolled metal fixture and a mailbox attached at bottom.
Gallery Label:
This miniature street lamp was made by the donor's father, Louis Wintner (1873-1969), a New York City engineer. Mr. Wintner grew up in Brooklyn, studied at the Pratt Institute and began working for General Incandescent Arc Light Company (now General Electric) around 1893. He helped design the first electric traffic light in New York. This miniature represents the intersection of Mr. Wintner's career as an engineer and his favorite hobby, woodworking.
Credit Line:
Gift of Nancy Wintner
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
