Oil Lamp

Object/Artifact

-

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Oil Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2025.46.009a-b

Description

Tin fluid burning lamp with remnants of black enamel and a painted floral design. Four tines secure the glass chimney. There is a small octagonal knob for raising and lowering the wick and a small handle attached to the side.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company

Date made

1880 - 1900

Place

Town

Thomaston

State/Province

Connecticut

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Location

Wick knob

Transcription

P & A Mfg. Co. / Made in USA / Thomaston, Conn.

Language

English

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Other Number

Other Number

2025.46.009.a-b

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Diameter

4-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions without chimney

Parts

Count

2

Parts

1 lamp, 1 chimney