Lamp, Semiliquid

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Lamp, Semiliquid

Entry/Object ID

2000.126.044

Description

Betty lamp w/square tray w/bent rim to form troughs for rag wicks. Flat bottom. Horseshoe-shaped, swing handle (curved half-bail) is attached by pins @ either side. J-shaped sliding pin @ top center of bail holds wick support.

Collection

Lighting

Made/Created

Date made

1815 - 1850

Notes

Date: 1815-1850

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Semiliquid

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Material

Iron

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair