Clear glass kerosene lamp base from the Fenn residence, c. 1890

Name/Title

Clear glass kerosene lamp base from the Fenn residence, c. 1890

Entry/Object ID

2012.40.120

Description

Acc. No. 12.40.120 Subject Category: Household, utilitarian Date or Period: c. 1890 Object: Lamp base Description: Clear glass lamp base font with an attached brass collar and top. The top has a flange for a kerosene burner and a removable lid for the filling of the kerosene. No manufacturer's information but it appears to be American-made. Size: H-5 inches. History of Object: Kerosene lamp base found (missing the burner and chimney) in the Fenn residence at 2038 Alameda Ave. Acquired from: Elizabeth Anne Cate Date: 05/18/12