Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Oil lamp
Object Number:
INV.12479
Date:
1830-1850
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 5/8 in. ( 15.2 x 6.7 cm )
Description:
Colorless, lead glass; blown. Oil lamp with spherical font joined by a solid cylindrcial stem to an applied flat foot with pontil mark; brass single wick holder with cover attached with chain.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
