Slate

marbleized surface

Name/Title

Slate

Entry/Object ID

2013.53.9

Description

Eight-sided (sides vary in length) heavily marbleized slate block, with a hole cut through in the center. Probably made for a lamp base. The bottom is not marbleized. Predominant colors are: red, gray/green, beige on a dark background. No manufacturer mark.

Acquisition

Accession

2013.53

Source or Donor

Hamblett, Charles J.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of Barbara K. Hamblett

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

7/8 in

Width

4-5/8 in

Length

7-1/4 in

Material

Slate