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electric lamp
electric lamp

electric lamp

Object NameLamp Shade and Metal Base
Maker Steuben Glass, Inc. (1903-)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1910-1929
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueBlown
SizeH (with shade in place): 22.4 cm, (shade): 14.5 cm
Accession Number71.4.194
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Gillett Welles, Sr.
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionLamp Shade and Metal Base. Translucent "Gold Aurene" iridescent lead glass; blown. (a) Green patina copper chamberstick with loop handle, four ball feet, and electric light socket in center of dish; unmarked. (b) Light bulb. (c) Circular flared upper rim; inverted conical body which tapers abruptly to hollow cylindrical base area; ground base rim; unmarked.
Provenance
Former Collection Estate of Gillett Welles Sr.
Former Collection Estate of Gladys C. Welles
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