souvenir
Object NameSouvenir Lamp
Made FromGlass, Metal, Pigment, Felt
Date1933
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquepressed, cast, applied
SizeOverall H: 13.9 cm, Diam (max): 16 cm
Accession Number2009.4.311
Credit LineGift of Anna and Karl Koepke
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionAmber glass, pressed with cast metal base with applied pigment, and electrical components. The base (a) is in the shape of the Travel and Transportation Building at the 1933 Chicago Expo, around the foot with the words TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION BUILDING INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION CHICAGO – 1933 - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS. The round glass shade (b) has patterning overall and sits into the top of base and is lit with small bulb (missing). Vintage electrical cord and switch with felt on bottom.Provenance
Source
Karl H. Koepke
(d. 2009) - 2009-05-26
Source
Ann Koepke
- 2009-05-26
50-99
