Camphene Lamp

Object/Artifact

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Key West Art & Historical Society

Name/Title

Camphene Lamp

Entry/Object ID

1987.01.1702

Description

Cylindrical cone shaped with vine shape handle, two burners on top, wick from one burner, gold paint flecks on side opposite handle, top unscrews to allow filling

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1845

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Camphene

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

4 in

Depth

4 in

Condition

Reason for Exam

Inventory

Overall Condition

Good