Collection Highlights
The Assassination of President Lincoln, at Ford's Theater, Washington D.C. April 14th 1865
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.60
Medium:
Paper
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Oil lamp, lamp stand, and fuel reservoir
Object Number:
1896.20a-c
Date:
1800-1880
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 x 6 1/2 in. ( 45.7 x 16.5 cm )
Description:
Brass oil lamp; circular base and horizontally fluted stem; shield-shaped frame and handle for double wick fuel reservoir which is no longer attached.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Caroline Phelps Stokes
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
