Name/Title
Betty LampDescription
Betty lamps were a common form of lighting in the 17th and 18th centuries, particularly in colonial America.
These lamps typically burned fish oil, animal fat, or vegetable oil, and the wick was made of twisted cotton or cloth.
They were often made of wrought iron or brass and could be hung from a wall or a beam
It is believed that the name "Betty" comes from the German word "besser", meaning "better," as it was an improvement over earlier, more primitive lamps.
