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Catalog Number

CAS 0216-0226A,B   CAS 0216-0226A,B; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Euro-American
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Vermont
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Glass; Metal: Brass; Tin
Description Globular, slightly squat oil lamp whose reservoir is made of clear, hand-blown glass; Heavy glass loop handle is appliquéd to upper side; Metal double wick holder is screwed onto top of reservoir.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 11.1