Lamp, Kerosene

Object/Artifact

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Carbon County Museum

Name/Title

Lamp, Kerosene

Entry/Object ID

2020.1193.11.46

Description

Base consists of sheet metal fuel reservoir and brass burner attached to a piece of sheet metal. The sheet metal is bent around the back to create a simple reflector dish for the flame, along with a circle at the top for holding the chimney in place. Burner is marked "White Flame Light Co." and reflector is stamped UPRR. Chimney is clear glass with significant bulb and taper, and a decorative beaded rim at top. Base is marked "a", chimney is marked "b".

Collection

Permanent Collection