Name/Title
ReservoirEntry/Object ID
1995.002.003Description
All metal electrified kerosine lamp reservoir, 3 1/2 inches tall, circumference
15 3/4 inches, neck 2 1/2 inches tall, circumferences 8 1/2 inches and
9 1/2 inches. Wick and holder, etc. have been removed. There is a hole
1 1/4 inches in diameter through the reservoir from the top through the bottom with a tube inside soldered to the inside of the hole and lining the hole. There is no connection between the reservoir and the wick area. The reservoir has been altered so that the lamp can be powered wih electricity. The reservoir can be used with the kerosine lamp base No. 1995.002.001.
PERSONAL ASSOCIATIONS: This item was part of No. 1995.002.001 and belonged to her husband's grandmother and was probably used on the island.