Lamp, Kerosene

Name/Title

Lamp, Kerosene

Entry/Object ID

2000.126.049

Description

"THE LITTLE BEAUTY/NIGHT LAMP" Tin, kerosene lamp w/tin loop for hanging on wall, and two tin, tab feet so it can stand on its own on a dressing table. Round reservoir w/gooseneck arm that holds the wick and globe. Globe is missing, but globe holder prongs are there. Lion head in center of reservoir front where arm comes out. Most of original label remains on back, but is singed. Refilling hole, but no cap.

Collection

Lighting

Made/Created

Date made

1900

Notes

Date: 1850-1900 Made: "SILVER & CO./304-314 MEWES ST. BROOKLYN, N.Y."

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Kerosene

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

5-1/4 in

Depth

5-1/2 in

Diameter

3-5/8 in

Material

Tin

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Notes: Globe is missing.