Camphene Lamp

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Camphene Lamp

Entry/Object ID

76.152.8

Description

Camphene lamp. Wire hanger attached to narrow tin strap back piece with a tin body and brass threads in spout to accommodate the brass camphene burner with its wick adjuster. Chain minus its cap hangs from the shaft of the wick adjuster.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870

Dimensions

Height

6 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Diameter

3-1/4 in

Material

Tin, Brass