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Object Name
Kerosene Lamp
Object Number
1976-05-9
Description
Bowl base of tin with flat top having screw neck in front holding brass wick holder/adjuster with labeled adjustment knob. From base, triangular piece goes back to bend up and join top in oblong sheet with folded in sides having vertically beveled and silver glass reflecting panel. Top of back panel of tin rounded with nail hole. 9" tall glass shade with wide base, large belly chimney shape with glass knobbed rim, band at base of belly and at shoulder with four three layer frosted stars.
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Furnishings
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Date Made
mid 19th century
Dimensions
8 1/2" high x 5" diameter of base
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