Name/Title
Lamp, GasolineEntry/Object ID
1990.006.001Description
Metal lamp stand measuring 19 3/4 inches overall including chrome fount with handle. The base (fount) is 8 inches in diameter and has a filler plug on one side used for filling fount with gasoline. The filler plug has an air stem so air can be pumped in before lighting lamp. Unit has two burner tubes to shich mantles can be attached. On the top of the burner unit are 3 springs which hold a glass shade.
The glass shade is 10 inches in diameter at base, 7 inches high, 4 3/4 inches in diameter at top. Shade is painted. One inch rim at base is apricot color, as is 1 1/2 inch indentation at top. Main part of shade is divided into 4 sections separated by ridges. In center of each section is painted a stylized design with small medallion at top surrounded by fleur-de-lis in pale apricot, green leaves, blue and apricot flowers.
ORIGINAL INSCRIPTION: Bottom of base: Coleman Lamp Co Wichita Kansas Colman Co Quick-Lite Reg. U.S. Patent Off Made in U.S.A. Engraved on handle: Coleman Quick-Lite/Wichita, Kansas U.S.A.
PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS: Lamp was used in cottage belonging to Paul Shirley and his family. See History of Islesboro 1893-1983