Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
1931.2.2 |
Object Name |
Lamp |
Description |
19" early 19th century American whale oil "Bouge oir argand " burner- camphene oil; clear etched & pressed glass circles. Lamp fitted with chimney, burner and frosted shade over lamp without etching. Burner and glass part of lamp are in decent condition. Two shades in box had no numbers attached. The two shades are different, the one with grape images and without a top-edge decoration, also more frosted, was given the number 1931.2.2. Shades are frosted and etched with patterns and floral designs. One out of two shades (shade attached to 1931.2.3) has chipped on edge. Chimney is narrow ended and has broken on wider end. Broken end is held together with old and disengrating tape. |
Year Range to |
1850 |
People |
Robbins, Ida |
Subjects |
Light fixtures Lamps Glassware Light |
Search Terms |
Robbins Sisters Robbins Family |
Material |
Glass |
Dimensions |
H-19 inches |
Source |
Robbins Sisters Estate (Ida and Caira) |
Collection |
Arlington Historical Society Collection |