Lamp

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Lamp

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.47

Description

Electrified lamp with columnar base: two light bulbs hang down from two-armed shaft with hollow egg at center of shaft and finial screwed into top to hold shade in place; below is a ring, thin shaft, ring, reel, row of beading, thick shaft, column (consisting of: row of beading, reel with heavier top, band of bellflower leaves, swings and tassels, tapering shaft, row of acanthus leaves, reel, reel); square slab, row of beading, flared square base with acanthus leaves running up each corner; row of beading, square slab resting on larger square slab; weighted base with electric cord running from rear. Paper shade of marbelized foil finish and brass X-support.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1800 - 1867 Date made: r. 1800 - 1867

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

24-3/4 in

Width

5-7/8 in

Depth

5-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 24 3/4 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (62.9 x 14.9 x 14.9 cm)

Material

Silver-plated white metal, Wire, Paper, brass, Silver-plated brass, Silver-plated copper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Worn down to base metal in some areas.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom