whale oil lamp

Object NameWhale Oil Lamp

Made FromLead Glass

Date1815-1835

Place MadeUnited States, probably New England

Techniqueblown

SizeH: 3", D (base): 1 3/4"

Accession Number66.4.35

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Jason Westerfield

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern
Early Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown. Spherical font; applied straight stem with one knop; applied flat circular foot with rough pontil mark. Metal burner with cork lining and single wick tube (probably a replacement).
Provenance

Source Estate of Mrs. Jason Westerfield - 1966-02-15

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