Lamp

lamp

Name/Title

Lamp

Entry/Object ID

2009.27.1

Description

Electric lamp shaped like a chamberstick. The lamp features a round metal tray with a fluted edge and a black round handle. It is set on a 3/4" high base and has a 3" x 2" round wooden candle holder that extends from the tray. The top surface has a round metal piece that holds a 3-3/8" cardboard socket with a red light bulb. The cardboard socket below the light has fake wax drippings painted on it. The lamp has a 66" brown electrical cord that extends from the metal base and includes a mechanism for activating the light. On the bottom of the lamp, there is a round paper sticker that reads: "Vermont Bobbin Company, Made in USA/ Barre, Vermont."

Context

Made by Vermont Bobbin Company in Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2009.27

Source or Donor

Aja, Evelyn Lucille Linton (1930-2015)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Vermont Bobbin Company

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

7 in

Diameter

7-1/2 in

Material

Metal, Glass, Plastic