Collection Highlights
Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)
Date:
1858
Object Number:
1859.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamp
Object Number:
INV.4010
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 x 2 in. ( 13.3 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Miniature colorless lead glass oil lamp with blown font and pressed base; bulb-shaped font joined with an annulated knop to base with three circular steps on a square plinth with projecting round corners; pewter and tin collar and single wick holder for whale oil.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
