Electric Lamp

Name/Title

Electric Lamp

Entry/Object ID

1995.49.1a-b

Description

This electrified lamp is made of white glass and features a tiny floral multi-colored design. The glass portions are connected by ormolu mounts. The lamp has a square metal base. The reservoir where the oil was put is securely held into the glass by the electrical cords. The lamp can be turned on and off using a pull chain.

Context

Owned by Wendell Cummings of Montpelier, Vermont.

Acquisition

Accession

1995.49

Source or Donor

Cummings, Wendell P.

Acquisition Method

Bequest

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Lamp, Electric

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lamp

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Lighting Devices

Nomenclature Class

Lighting Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Cummings, Wendell P.

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America