Oil Lamp, ca. 1895

Object/Artifact

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Tontitown Historical Museum

Name/Title

Oil Lamp, ca. 1895

Entry/Object ID

1986-11-2

Description

Metal desktop Aladdin type lamp. Has a curly handle made of wire attached to lamp.

Use

Small lamp used for light. A small cotton ball was placed in the bowl and soaked in oil then lit.

Context

Brought from Italy from the Fiori Contra by Kate Frizzo

Collection

OBJECTS, OBJECTS, Dee Frizzo Collection

Category

oil lamp
lamp, Lighting Devices, Lighting Equipment, 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Diameter

3 in

Dimension Notes

oval bowl measure

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Catterina Fiori Frizzo

Update Date

May 21, 2026