Oil Lamp

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Oil Lamp

Entry/Object ID

73.127

Description

Whale oil lamp with beehive-shaped font over a "petticoat" bottom section, with a single burner in the central stem. Separate fuel compartment with a brass cap. Strap handle. Japanned amber-brown.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1850

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Diameter base: 2-1/2 in

Material

Sheet metal