W. B. Brown Co. Lamp
Name/Title
W. B. Brown Co. LampEntry/Object ID
1995.13.1Description
Dark-stained oak Craftsman lamp with a shade incorporating four panels of green milky slag glass. It has all of its original parts and works well.Use
Desk or tabletop lightingContext
Wesley Adams acquired this lamp new, via mail order around 1913, and it sat on his desk his entire life. It is an exemplary piece of Craftsman furniture, made for everyday use in the average home.Collection
City History CollectionAcquisition
Accession
1995.13Source or Donor
Pearl AdamsAcquisition Method
GiftFurniture Details
Furniture Type
Lamp - DeskFurniture Style
Arts & CraftsModel/Pattern Number
223Made/Created
Manufacturer
W. B. Brown Lamp CompanyDate made
circa 1912Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
BlufftonState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
This lamp was no. 223 in the WB Brown 1912 catalog.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Notes
The maker's stamp on the front of the base reads, "Patented August 7... W.B Bro.. Bl.."Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Lamp, DeskNomenclature Primary Object Term
LampNomenclature Sub-Class
Lighting DevicesNomenclature Class
Lighting EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Lamps, Lighting, Arts & craftsDimensions
Height
23-3/4 inWidth
14-3/4 inMaterial
Wood, Glass - SlagColor
Brown, Green, WhiteRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Wesley AdamsNotes
Wesley Adams purchased this lamp new around 1914 via mail orderRelated Events
Event
Oakland 150th Anniversary CelebrationWeb Links and URLs
Website with detailed info on the W.B. Brown Lamp Co.Exhibitions
Wesley Adams: From England to Oakland!
Light me up! A History of Electric Lighting