Art, Shell Casing

Shell Casing Art lamp

Shell Casing Art lamp

Name/Title

Art, Shell Casing

Description

'WWII shell or trench art. Octagonal base of dark wood. Eight rifle shells attached at each point of the base. Ball chain has been drawn through each shell point to create a "fence." In the center of the base is a shell casing with fins. A lightbulb socket has been added to the top of the shell casing. A ball chain pull chain comes out the side of the socket. There is a black electrical cord to plug into a wall socket. The lamp resembles a lighthouse setting.

Collection

John Kemper

Acquisition

Accession

2011.042

Source or Donor

John Thomas Kemper

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Notes

Date: WWII Made: as shell casing or trench art

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 19, 2013

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

John Thomas Kemper

Create Date

January 19, 2013

Update Date

April 3, 2024