Nellie Bly
Object Name3-part Night Lamp
Maker
Dithridge Flint Glass Company
Made FromGlass
Date1904
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquemold-blown
SizeH: 22.3 cm, D (base): 9.4 cm
Accession Number81.4.106
Credit LineGift in memory of Gertrude Christman Melvin
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque white and colorless glass; brass; mold-blown. (a) Flattened spherical font narrowing at base and then widening to a flat circular base. Font is enameled pink on top surface with stylized flowers and leaves enameled on top; (c) brass burner and shade holder marked "LITTLE WIZARD". (b) Spherical chimney/shade of colorless glass enameled blue with painted flowers matching font, beaded collar and upper neck opening.Provenance
Source
Crandall Melvin Jr.
(1928-2003)
