Name/Title
Lamp, Burning-fluidDescription
kerosene lamp and chimney; the base has a loop handle on one side where the mold marks are visible, near bottom edge of base is a band of vertical elliptical beading and also 3 flower like configurations; fuel reservoir sits atop the base and the burner is on top of the reservoir; top of burner has 4 vertical metal prongs that hold a clear glass chimney in place; there is also a knob on one side of the burner for raising / lowering wick; the chimney is narrow where fits between prongs and bulges out over prongs but tapers on near top; rim of chimney is scalloped with decorative fluting. according to donor the lamp belonged to her grandfather who used it as a nightlight. Chimney numbered 1983.065.001A; metal burner section is stamped "No. ! Queen Anne No. !"Use
William A. Keith 1861 - 1941Collection
Mary Keith PadrickAcquisition
Accession
1983.065Source or Donor
Mary Keith PadrickAcquisition Method
BequestCreate Date
February 28, 2001Update Date
April 9, 2004