Oil Lamp

Object/Artifact

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Lititz Historical Foundation

Name/Title

Oil Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2024.0.12

Description

Queen Anne Oil Lamp with glass chimney and glass bowl.

Use

Oil lamps used vegetable oils or whale oil to provide lighting in the 19th and early 20th century.

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

10-1/2 in

Dimension Description

Chimney

Height

7 in

Diameter

2 in

Dimension Notes

At its widest point, the chimney is 3 in in diameter

Dimension Description

Base and burner; Length includes the handle

Height

4-3/4 in

Length

4-1/2 in

Diameter

3-1/2 in

Color

Blue, Brass, Clear

Create Date

May 16, 2024

Update Date

May 16, 2024